2020 Lexus NX · 7,458 MOT tests
2020 Lexus NX reliability
2020 Lexus NXs fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 NX years (7,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- 6.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus NXs: 9.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,498
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,458
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Lexus NX
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Brakes0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.51%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.32%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.34%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.27%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.17%)
Is a 2020 Lexus NX reliable?
2020 Lexus NXs fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 NX years (7,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Lexus NX MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.98% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.94% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Lexus NX have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Lexus NX shows 27,498 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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