2010 Lexus RX · 8,893 MOT tests
2010 Lexus RX reliability
2010 Lexus RXs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 RX years (8,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 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 13
- 108,638
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,893
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Suspension7.9%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.66%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.56%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.46%
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 1.38%
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 (15.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Lexus RX reliable?
2010 Lexus RXs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 RX years (8,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Lexus RX shows 108,638 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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