2011 Lexus RX · 6,278 MOT tests
2011 Lexus RX reliability
2011 Lexus RXs fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 RX years (6,278 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 21.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 98,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,278
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Suspension7.5%
- Tyres4.6%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
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.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.61%
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 1.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.58%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.77%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Lexus RX reliable?
2011 Lexus RXs fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 RX years (6,278 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.69% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Lexus RX shows 98,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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