2013 Lexus Rx 450H Luxury — MOT failures & pass rate
4,126 MOT tests on the 2013 Lexus Rx 450H Luxury are in this dataset, and 90.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 20.1% of the time, so this is 10.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and lighting & signalling (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 95 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.8% in the 0-30k band and 13.5% in the 150k+ band, a 9.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 133 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 126 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 106 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 104 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 93 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 95 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 61 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 57 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 47 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.4% | 922 |
| 2 | Suspension | 19.2% | 791 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.7% | 649 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.4% | 263 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 146 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 113 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 80 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 898 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,604 | 9.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,053 | 10.2% |
| 120-150k | 380 | 12.6% |
| 150k+ | 111 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 824 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 830 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 823 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 834 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 815 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Rx 450H Luxury
On a 2013 Rx 450H Luxury, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Lexus Rx 450H Luxurys pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 4,126 2013 Lexus Rx 450H Luxury MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Rx 450H Luxury?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2013 Rx 450H Luxury get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,126 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.