2019 Lexus Rx — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Lexus Rx passed 96.4% of its 9,484 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.2 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.4%) and lighting & signalling (1.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 132 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Rx fails 2.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.4% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 1.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 4.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 229 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 101 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 98 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 48 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 132 |
| 2 | Wipers | 107 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 97 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 50 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 22 |
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 | 19.2% | 1,821 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.1% | 387 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 357 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 237 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.4% | 226 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 12 |
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 | 4,478 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 4,170 | 4.0% |
| 60-90k | 721 | 5.3% |
| 90-120k | 90 | 4.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 2,566 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 2,389 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 2,238 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 2,194 | 4.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Rx
On a 2019 Rx, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.4% 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 (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Lexus Rxs pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 9,484 2019 Lexus Rx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Lexus Rx?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.1%).
Does the 2019 Rx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.9% in the 0-30k band to 4.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,484 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.