2022 Lexus Ux — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Lexus Ux passed 97.3% of its 3,157 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.0 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 6.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.4%) and lighting & signalling (1.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 71 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Ux fails 2.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 0.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 76 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 50 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 24 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.0% | 1 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.0% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.0% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 2 | Wipers | 19 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Windscreen | 4 |
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 | 10.6% | 336 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.9% | 93 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 73 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 3 |
| 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 | 2,469 | 2.1% |
| 30-60k | 645 | 5.0% |
| 60-90k | 36 | 0.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 3,010 | 2.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.4% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% 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 Uxs pass their MOT?
97.3% of the 3,157 2022 Lexus Ux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Lexus Ux?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).
Does the 2022 Ux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 0-30k band to 0.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,157 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.