2010 Lexus RX450H MOT pass rate: 81.7% (7,198 tests)
Is the 2010 RX450H getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.2% +13.2 vs same-age |
81.2% visual scale |
| 2024 | 83.1% +16.1 vs same-age |
83.1% visual scale |
| 2025 | 80.9% +14.0 vs same-age |
80.9% 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 2010 RX450H
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 970 | 34.3% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 593 | 21.0% |
| 3 | Tyres | 534 | 18.9% |
| 4 | Brakes | 393 | 13.9% |
| 5 | Visibility | 157 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 65 | 2.3% |
All RX450H years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,353 | 81.0% | +14.6 pts | 119,895 |
| 2010 (this page) | 7,198 | 81.7% | +14.4 pts | 113,680 |
| 2011 | 4,969 | 82.1% | +13.0 pts | 104,841 |
| 2012 | 3,161 | 86.6% | +15.4 pts | 93,026 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Lexus RX450H reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 81.7% of their MOT tests (7,198 tests, 2023–2025), +14.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 113,680 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 RX450H?
The median tested example shows 113,680 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.