2016 Lexus NX · 12,956 MOT tests
2016 Lexus NX reliability
2016 Lexus NXs fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 NX years (12,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 50,610
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,956
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Lexus NX
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.67%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.59%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.54%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.95%)
Is a 2016 Lexus NX reliable?
2016 Lexus NXs fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 NX years (12,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Lexus NX MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.23% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.9% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Lexus NX have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Lexus NX shows 50,610 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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