2007 Lexus Rx350 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,075 MOT tests, the 2007 Lexus Rx350 recorded a 79.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.9% fail rate), the 2007 Rx350 comes out 6.7pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (10.7%) and lighting & signalling (8.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, brake pads and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 91 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.9% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 27.0% once past 150k — 2.7× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.7% | 222 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 180 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 125 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 99 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 79 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.0% | 63 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 91 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 88 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 81 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 67 |
| 5 | Wipers | 64 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 57 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.1% | 811 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.1% | 584 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.6% | 511 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.9% | 310 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.0% | 229 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 194 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 131 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 516 | 17.3% |
| 90-120k | 740 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 423 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 256 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 499 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 471 | 20.2% |
| 2023 | 421 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | 361 | 20.8% |
| 2025 | 323 | 24.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Rx350
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 10.7% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (10.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2007 Lexus Rx350s pass their MOT?
79.9% of the 2,075 2007 Lexus Rx350 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Lexus Rx350?
Brakes, recorded in 10.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.7%).
Does the 2007 Rx350 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 30-60k band to 27.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,075 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.