2013 Lexus RX · 6,527 MOT tests
2013 Lexus RX reliability
2013 Lexus RXs fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 RX years (6,527 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 80,753
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,527
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Tyres3.4%
- Suspension2.9%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
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 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Lexus RX reliable?
2013 Lexus RXs fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 RX years (6,527 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.55% of tests), position lamp not working (1.3% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Lexus RX shows 80,753 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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