2007 Lexus RX · 10,513 MOT tests
2007 Lexus RX reliability
2007 Lexus RXs fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 RX years (10,513 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 29.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 128,565
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,513
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes9.4%
- Suspension8.2%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.77%
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 2.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.74%
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 1.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.48%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (19.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
2007 Lexus RXs fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 RX years (10,513 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.77% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Lexus RX shows 128,565 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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