2012 Lexus RX · 6,099 MOT tests
2012 Lexus RX reliability
2012 Lexus RXs fail 17.3% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 RX years (6,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 17.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 88,085
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,099
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Suspension4.4%
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes2.8%
- Wheels0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.49%
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 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.93%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.26%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.54%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Lexus RX reliable?
2012 Lexus RXs fail 17.3% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 RX years (6,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.49% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.87% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Lexus RX shows 88,085 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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