2005 Lexus RX · 7,592 MOT tests
2005 Lexus RX reliability
2005 Lexus RXs fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 RX years (7,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 30.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 126,497
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,592
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Brakes11%
- Suspension10.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Tyres3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.66%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.36%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.33%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.63%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.19%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Lexus RX reliable?
2005 Lexus RXs fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 RX years (7,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.97% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.66% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Lexus RX shows 126,497 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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