2017 Lexus NX · 13,298 MOT tests
2017 Lexus NX reliability
2017 Lexus NXs fail 10% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 NX years (13,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,368
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,298
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Lexus NX
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.29%
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 0.93%
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 0.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.56%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.55%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.03%)
Is a 2017 Lexus NX reliable?
2017 Lexus NXs fail 10% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 NX years (13,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Lexus NX MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.29% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.93% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Lexus NX have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Lexus NX shows 43,368 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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