2015 Lexus RX MOT pass rate: 90.9% (3,735 tests)
Is the 2015 RX getting worse?
Pass rate of 2015-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.7% +11.2 vs same-age |
91.7% visual scale |
| 2024 | 91.4% +12.9 vs same-age |
91.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 89.6% +12.6 vs same-age |
89.6% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2015 RX
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 204 | 36.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 112 | 20.0% |
| 3 | Suspension | 93 | 16.6% |
| 4 | Visibility | 57 | 10.2% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57 | 10.2% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 22 | 3.9% |
All RX years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4,752 | 89.4% | +13.6 pts | 77,614 |
| 2015 (this page) | 3,735 | 90.9% | +12.2 pts | 68,019 |
| 2016 | 6,353 | 94.1% | +12.7 pts | 60,070 |
| 2017 | 5,510 | 94.6% | +10.6 pts | 51,800 |
| 2018 | 5,151 | 95.7% | +9.3 pts | 43,758 |
| 2019 | 6,512 | 96.1% | +7.7 pts | 35,828 |
| 2020 | 5,056 | 96.6% | +6.7 pts | 28,332 |
| 2021 | 3,285 | 96.9% | +6.4 pts | 26,503 |
| 2022 | 2,320 | 96.7% | +5.5 pts | 23,329 |
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FAQs
Is a 2015 Lexus RX reliable?
2015-registered examples passed 90.9% of their MOT tests (3,735 tests, 2023–2025), +12.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 11 years old with a median 68,019 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2015 RX?
The median tested example shows 68,019 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.