2019 Lexus UX MOT pass rate: 95.6% (10,002 tests)
Is the 2019 UX getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96.4% +6.6 vs same-age |
96.4% visual scale |
| 2024 | 95.2% +6.8 vs same-age |
95.2% visual scale |
| 2025 | 95.2% +8.1 vs same-age |
95.2% 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 2019 UX
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 385 | 62.1% |
| 2 | Visibility | 115 | 18.5% |
| 3 | Brakes | 52 | 8.4% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Suspension | 9 | 1.5% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 7 | 1.1% |
All UX years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 10,002 | 95.6% | +7.2 pts | 32,565 |
| 2020 | 11,544 | 96.1% | +6.1 pts | 26,377 |
| 2021 | 8,245 | 96.8% | +6.4 pts | 24,220 |
| 2022 | 2,945 | 97.3% | +6.1 pts | 21,055 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Lexus UX reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 95.6% of their MOT tests (10,002 tests, 2023–2025), +7.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 32,565 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 UX?
The median tested example shows 32,565 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.