2022 Lexus Rx — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Lexus Rx passed 96.8% of its 2,480 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 5.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and lighting & signalling (0.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 26 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 65 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 7 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Wipers | 14 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 5 |
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 | 17.4% | 431 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.3% | 81 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 51 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 1,798 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 652 | 4.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 2,394 | 3.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Rx
On a 2022 Rx, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.6% 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 (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% 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 2022 Lexus Rxs pass their MOT?
96.8% of the 2,480 2022 Lexus Rx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Lexus Rx?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Does the 2022 Rx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 4.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,480 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.