2017 Lexus RX · 6,929 MOT tests
2017 Lexus RX reliability
2017 Lexus RXs fail 6.7% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 RX years (6,929 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 6.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 45,692
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,929
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 0.97%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.91%
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 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.53%
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 0.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.95%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Lexus RX reliable?
2017 Lexus RXs fail 6.7% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 RX years (6,929 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (0.97% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.91% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Lexus RX shows 45,692 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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