2006 Lexus RX · 8,839 MOT tests
2006 Lexus RX reliability
2006 Lexus RXs fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 RX years (8,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 130,567
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Brakes10.5%
- Suspension9.3%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.97%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.58%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.57%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.08%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.8%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Lexus RX reliable?
2006 Lexus RXs fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 RX years (8,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.1% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Lexus RX shows 130,567 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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