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Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common problems

93.5% of Lexus NX models passed the 2024 MOT (28,899 first tests): 89.9% at the first attempt and 3.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 44% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 55.8 (95% CI 54.0–57.8; 100 = normal).

Lexus NX at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate93.5%incl. 3.6% fixed at the test centre202428899
Passed at the first attempt89.9%all first tests202428899
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 54.0–57.8)55.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 119 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202428899
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure0.2per 1000.9 same-age2019–2024111120
Dangerous defects2.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024111120
Advisory items62.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024111120
strip · Lexus NX · MOT Risk Index · 55.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Lexus NX. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 119 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 114 and 125 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Lexus NX index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank119of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202428899
Best rank within its 95% interval114rankother models held where they are202428899
Worst rank within its 95% interval125rankother models held where they are202428899

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 53.0 to 55.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Lexus NX MOT, and how often?

Lexus NX MOTs fail most often on visibility: 4.1 per 100 tests, against 5.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 111,120).

bar · Lexus NX · Visibility · 4.1 vs 5.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility4.1per 1005.32019–20244547
Tyres3.6per 1007.02019–20244000
Suspension1.7per 1003.52019–20241885
Brakes1.2per 1004.32019–20241387
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.7per 1004.52019–2024778
Body, chassis, structure0.2per 1000.92019–2024218

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 111,120 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Lexus NX compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Lexus NX is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.1 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 26,638).

bullet · Lexus NX · Tyres, age 3 · 2.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.3 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.3per 1004.22019–202426638
Brakes, age 30.3per 1001.82019–202426638
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–202426638
Tyres, age 42.4per 1004.52019–202423901
Brakes, age 40.6per 1002.42019–202423901
Suspension, age 40.3per 1001.22019–202423901
Tyres, age 52.8per 1005.12019–202420254
Brakes, age 50.8per 1003.12019–202420254
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–202420254
Tyres, age 62.8per 1005.52019–202415718
Brakes, age 61.1per 1003.82019–202415718
Suspension, age 61.3per 1003.72019–202415718
Tyres, age 72.8per 1006.02019–202411407
Brakes, age 71.7per 1004.52019–202411407
Suspension, age 72.7per 1005.72019–202411407
Tyres, age 82.7per 1006.32019–20247644
Brakes, age 81.8per 1005.42019–20247644
Suspension, age 84.3per 1007.82019–20247644

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Lexus NX's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Lexus NX advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 6.8% of the time.

funnel · Lexus NX · Suspension · 6.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 6.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension6.8% next failmedian model2019–20241516
Tyres4.4% next failmedian model2019–202415565
Brakes3.9% next failmedian model2019–20245457
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243847

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Lexus NX got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Lexus NX MOTs flag tyres most: 39.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 111,120).

bar · Lexus NX · Tyres · 39.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres39.4per 10039.72019–202443749
Brakes12.3per 10034.72019–202413694
Non-component advisories5.4per 1007.82019–20246025
Suspension4.7per 10026.22019–20245203
Identification of the vehicle0.6per 1002.52019–2024699
Noise, emissions and leaks0.1per 1005.22019–202484

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 111,120 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Lexus NX?

For Lexus NX models aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 33,210).

bar · Lexus NX · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202413402
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2% next fail2019–202413402
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202413402
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413402
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413402
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202413402
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202413402
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202413402
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20242830
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20242830
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20242830
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242830
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242830
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–2024884
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–2024884
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024884
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024884
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–202433210
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202433210
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202433210
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202433210
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202433210
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202433210
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202433210
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202433210
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202433210
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202433210
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202433210
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–202411314
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–202411314
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202411314
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202411314
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202411314
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202411314
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202411314
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202411314
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202411314
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–20243682
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20243682
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20243682
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20243682
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243682
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243682
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243682
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243682
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20249839
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20249839
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20249839
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20249839
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20249839
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20249839
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249839
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249839
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249839
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249839
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20244804
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20244804
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20244804
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20244804
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20244804
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244804
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244804
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244804
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20244804
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20244804
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241946
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20241946
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20241946
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20241946
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20241946
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241946
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241946
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20241946
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 78 cars)9.0% next fail2019–202478

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Lexus NX get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Lexus NX gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 2.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 5.5 major and 3.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Lexus NX · Dangerous defects · 2.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 2.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects2.6per 10011.22019–2024111120

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 111,120 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Lexus NX still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Lexus NX go from 6.6% at age 3 to 12.4% at age 10, against 30.1% for all cars aged 10 (2024, n = 28,899).

line · Lexus NX · Age 3 · 6.6 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 6.6. Age 10: 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.6% failed first time12.420244474
Age 47.6% failed first time13.120244061
Age 59.1% failed first time15.120244459
Age 611.3% failed first time17.520244370
Age 712.3% failed first time20.220243785
Age 811.7% failed first time23.320243730
Age 913.5% failed first time26.520243121
Age 1012.4% failed first time30.12024813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Lexus NX compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Lexus NX models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 12.4% against 25.6% (2024, n = 813).

line · Lexus NX · Age 3 · 5.7 vs 10.9 · 2024
Age 3: 5.7. Age 10: 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 35.7% fail10.9202426638
Age 46.7% fail12.4202423901
Age 58.7% fail14.3202420254
Age 610.3% fail16.1202415718
Age 711.9% fail18.3202411407
Age 811.7% fail20.620247644
Age 913.4% fail23.120243939
Age 1012.4% fail25.62024813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus NX years should I avoid?

The Lexus NX build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 111.1 (95% CI 101.8–120.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 8,328).

bar · Lexus NX · Build year 2014 · 97.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 201497.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244902
Build year 2015101.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418668
Build year 2016101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422409
Build year 201796.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419815
Build year 2018103index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417996
Build year 2019104.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413722
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)111.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248328

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Lexus NX MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Lexus NX MOT: about £9 (up to about £17 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 28,899).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Lexus NX · Expected repair bill · 9.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill9.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue28899
Estimated range lower9.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue28899
Estimated range upper17.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue28899
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)3.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue28899
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)3.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue28899
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)1.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue28899
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)1.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue28899

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lexus NX more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Lexus NX and 6 as often or more. The Lexus NX has an MOT Risk Index of 55.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 28,899).

bar · Lexus NX · Lexus NX (this model) · 55.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lexus NX (this model)55.8index100 = normal202428899
Lexus RX59.5index55.8202436487
Lexus IS65.1index55.8202437265
Porsche Cayenne57.3index55.8202430161
Mercedes-Benz S-Class59.4index55.8202425541
Jaguar XK59.1index55.8202423270
Porsche Macan48.5index55.8202430095
Porsche Boxster48.5index55.8202432363
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
BMW Z464.7index55.8202435286

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus NX normally do?

At age 8, the median Lexus NX had covered 56,811 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 43,350 to 72,726 miles (2024, n = 3,730).

line · Lexus NX · Age 3 median · 22167 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 22167. Age 10 P75: 90758. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median22167miles20244474
Age 3 P2516071miles20244474
Age 3 P7529170miles20244474
Age 4 median28304miles20244061
Age 4 P2520319miles20244061
Age 4 P7538159miles20244061
Age 5 median34422miles20244459
Age 5 P2524980miles20244459
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7544721miles20244459
Age 6 median43110miles20244370
Age 6 P2532091miles20244370
Age 6 P7556006miles20244370
Age 7 median49650miles20243785
Age 7 P2537796miles20243785
Age 7 P7564793miles20243785
Age 8 median56811miles20243730
Age 8 P2543350miles20243730
Age 8 P7572726miles20243730
Age 9 median67042miles20243121
Age 9 P2550723miles20243121
Age 9 P7586148miles20243121
Age 10 median71228miles2024813
Age 10 P2555961miles2024813
Age 10 P7590758miles2024813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Lexus NX MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 9.9% of Lexus NX models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 15.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 4,243). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Lexus NX · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 6.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles6.8% failed first time202410180
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles10.6% failed first time20242565
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 9.8–18.9%)13.7% failed first time2024219
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.9% failed first time20244084
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles12% failed first time20247230
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles14.3% failed first time20242806
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles16.3% failed first time2024725
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 10.9–22.2%)15.7% failed first time2024159
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 5.8–20.7%)11.3% failed first time202471
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 10.1–17.6%)13.4% failed first time2024313
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 9.2–16.9%)12.6% failed first time2024286
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 5.5–15.9%)9.5% failed first time2024126

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lexus NX last?

2.3% of Lexus NX models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,522).

line · Lexus NX · 100,000 miles · 2.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 2.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles2.3% of tested cars20242522
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars2024250
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202431

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lexus NX driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Lexus NX index is 49.6, against 48.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 28,899).

slope · Lexus NX · Age and mileage adjusted index · 49.6 vs 48.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 48.3 vs 49.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index49.6index48.32019–202428899

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus NX fuel fails its MOT less?

All Lexus NX models tested were hybrid: 10.1% failed first time (2024, n = 28,683).

bar · Lexus NX · Hybrid · 10.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hybrid10.1% fail first timeother fuels202428683

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus NX engine is best?

No Lexus NX engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 28,899).

bar · Lexus NX · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 910 tests, 95% interval 81.5–121.4) · 99.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 910 tests, 95% interval 81.5–121.4)99.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024910
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 56.9–180.2)103.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024104

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Lexus NX fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Lexus NX range from 3.0% to 14.9% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Lexus NX · Swindon (SN) · 14.9 vs 10.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 4%. 14%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Swindon (SN)14.9% fail first time10.12024933
Preston (PR)14.9% fail first time10.12024915
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 9.7–20.0%)14.1% fail first time10.12024177
Wolverhampton (WV)3.0% fail first time10.120241231
Cardiff (CF)3.4% fail first time10.120241668
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 1.8–6.4%)3.5% fail first time10.12024261
Sheffield (S)13.8% fail first time10.120242196
Guildford (GU)13.7% fail first time10.120243073
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.5%)13.6% fail first time10.12024354
Peterborough (PE)13.1% fail first time10.12024586
Southampton (SO)13.1% fail first time10.120242846
Cleveland (TS)12.7% fail first time10.120241353
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 8.5–18.2%)12.6% fail first time10.12024183
Exeter (EX)11.9% fail first time10.12024970
Glasgow (G)11.5% fail first time10.120242415
Stockport (SK)11.4% fail first time10.120241922
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 8.3–14.1%)10.8% fail first time10.12024443
Southend-on-Sea (SS)10.8% fail first time10.12024640
London SW (SW)10.7% fail first time10.12024951
Newcastle (NE)10.7% fail first time10.120241293
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 6.8–16.1%)10.6% fail first time10.12024170
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 7.6–14.3%)10.5% fail first time10.12024324
Portsmouth (PO)10.5% fail first time10.12024525
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 7.1–15.1%)10.4% fail first time10.12024230
Hemel Hempstead (HP)10.4% fail first time10.12024788
Gloucester (GL)10.3% fail first time10.120241535
Canterbury (CT)10.2% fail first time10.120241165
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)10.1% fail first time10.120241443
London NW (NW)9.9% fail first time10.120246591
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.4%)9.8% fail first time10.12024337
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 6.0–15.4%)9.7% fail first time10.12024154
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 5.5–16.6%)9.7% fail first time10.12024113
York (YO) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 6.6–13.9%)9.6% fail first time10.12024249
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 6.9–13.3%)9.6% fail first time10.12024322
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 5.7–15.8%)9.6% fail first time10.12024135
Ipswich (IP)9.3% fail first time10.120241233
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 5.5–15.1%)9.2% fail first time10.12024141
Medway (ME)9.2% fail first time10.12024849
Milton Keynes (MK)9.2% fail first time10.120242191
Slough (SL)9.1% fail first time10.12024548
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 6.5–12.7%)9.1% fail first time10.12024329
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 5.9–13.4%)9.0% fail first time10.12024223
Redhill (RH)8.8% fail first time10.120241369
Lincoln (LN)8.7% fail first time10.12024836
Enfield (EN)8.7% fail first time10.12024610
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 5.8–12.8%)8.7% fail first time10.12024254
Bristol (BS)8.6% fail first time10.120241704
Croydon (CR)8.5% fail first time10.120244090
Twickenham (TW)8.4% fail first time10.120243513
Reading (RG)8.4% fail first time10.120242709
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 6.2–11.2%)8.4% fail first time10.12024466
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 4.7–14.3%)8.3% fail first time10.12024132
Tonbridge (TN)8.3% fail first time10.120241939
Kingston upon Thames (KT)8.3% fail first time10.12024920
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 4.4–15.0%)8.3% fail first time10.12024109
Coventry (CV)8.2% fail first time10.120241269
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 5.9–11.2%)8.2% fail first time10.12024405
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 4.8–13.0%)8% fail first time10.12024175
Romford (RM)7.9% fail first time10.12024758
Carlisle (CA)7.9% fail first time10.12024569
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 4.6–13.3%)7.9% fail first time10.12024152
Bournemouth (BH)7.9% fail first time10.120241093
London SE (SE)7.8% fail first time10.120241602
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 4.5–13.0%)7.7% fail first time10.12024155
Chelmsford (CM)7.7% fail first time10.12024558
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 5.6–10.3%)7.6% fail first time10.12024485
Ilford (IG)7.5% fail first time10.120243881
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 4.6–11.7%)7.4% fail first time10.12024215
Bradford (BD)7.3% fail first time10.12024561
London N (N)7.2% fail first time10.120241200
Hull (HU)7.1% fail first time10.120241466
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 4.3–11.5%)7.1% fail first time10.12024198
Harrow (HA)7.0% fail first time10.120241782
Birmingham (B)6.9% fail first time10.120242703
London W (W)6.9% fail first time10.12024723
Norwich (NR)6.8% fail first time10.12024540
Bolton (BL)6.8% fail first time10.120241955
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 4.2–10.1%)6.6% fail first time10.12024274
Dartford (DA)6.5% fail first time10.120243011
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 4.1–10.2%)6.5% fail first time10.12024261
Manchester (M)6.5% fail first time10.12024712
Cambridge (CB)6.2% fail first time10.120241095
Leicester (LE)6.2% fail first time10.120242273
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 4.2–9.0%)6.2% fail first time10.12024404
Uxbridge (UB)6.1% fail first time10.120241030
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 3.2–11.2%)6.1% fail first time10.12024148
St Albans (AL)5.9% fail first time10.120242712
Chester (CH)5.8% fail first time10.120241543
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 3.4–9.7%)5.8% fail first time10.12024223
London E (E)5.7% fail first time10.120241101
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 3.5–8.8%)5.6% fail first time10.12024302
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 3.2–9.5%)5.6% fail first time10.12024216
Nottingham (NG)5.1% fail first time10.120242423
Derby (DE)5% fail first time10.120241820
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.2–10.2%)4.8% fail first time10.12024124
Liverpool (L)4.5% fail first time10.120241352
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 2.3–8.5%)4.4% fail first time10.12024181
Edinburgh (EH)4.3% fail first time10.120241773
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 1.8–9.2%)4.1% fail first time10.12024122
Leeds (LS)3.8% fail first time10.120241803

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Lexus NX rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Lexus NX MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.01% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 28,895).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Lexus NX · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers28895

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Lexus NX ULEZ compliant?

All Lexus NX models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Lexus NX · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate202428899

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Lexus NX?

Of failed Lexus NX MOTs, 58.5% were retested the same day and a further 40.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 5,548).

bar · Lexus NX · Same-day retest · 58.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest58.5%failed initial tests2019–20245548
Retest within 10 days40.3%failed initial tests2019–20245548
Clean MOT streak56.2%observed chains2019–202420469
Repeat advisory9.9%observed chains2019–202420469
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202424600

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Lexus NX?

Lexus NX models aged 5 to 9 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 7.4% of tests, against 11.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 11,493).

bullet · Lexus NX · Low-use first-time failure · 7.4 vs 11.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 7.4 vs 11.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure7.4%11.82019–202411493
Low-use gap-4.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–202411493

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Lexus NX likely to last?

Lexus NX models aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 10, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Lexus NX · Age 5 · 2.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 52.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 10)1.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 10)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus NX models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Lexus NX models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 4 were tested at age 10 (2024, n = 813).

line · Lexus NX · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 10: 4.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202426638
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202423901
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202420254
Age 678.8% of age 4–6 baseline202415718
Age 757.2% of age 4–6 baseline202411407
Age 838.3% of age 4–6 baseline20247644
Age 919.7% of age 4–6 baseline20243939
Age 104.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Lexus NX fails, does it fail again?

15% of Lexus NX models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 8.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,702). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 18.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Lexus NX · Repeat after fail · 15 vs 8.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 15 vs 8.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail15%8.92019–20242702

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lexus NX faults come together?

On Lexus NX models, steering and suspension failures turn up together 28.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 21).

Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 17.6–43.5)28.4liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 4.8–6.7)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024149
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.0)5.5liftexpected joint rate202467
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 3.8–7.3)5.3liftexpected joint rate202439
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.3)5.1liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.0)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024109
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 3.0–7.4)4.8liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.0)4.8liftexpected joint rate202479
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024126
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate202427
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024318
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024141
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate202496
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Lexus NX had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns matched to the Lexus NX; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched7campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register28899

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Lexus NX cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Lexus NX models tested at age 5, about 9 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 12 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.6% fail first time20244474
Age 47.6% fail first time20244061
Age 59.1% fail first time20244459
Age 611.3% fail first time20244370
Age 712.3% fail first time20243785
Age 811.7% fail first time20243730
Age 913.5% fail first time20243121
Age 10 (rough estimate: 813 tests, 95% interval 10.3–14.9%)12.4% fail first time2024813

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Lexus NX? (US market)

NHTSA lists 248 US technical service bulletins for the Lexus NX (US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Lexus NX · US service bulletins · 248 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins248bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202029bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202126bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202245bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202334bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202456bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 202550bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899
Year 20268bulletinsNHTSANHTSA28899

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Lexus NX to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 10 complaints (US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only).

bar · Lexus NX · Lamps &amp; electrical · 10 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Brakes9complaintsNHTSA + 20249
Visibility6complaintsNHTSA + 20246
Tyres4complaintsNHTSA + 20244
Body & structure3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Engine (not MOT-tested)3complaintsNHTSA + 20243

Source: NHTSA, US market, Lexus NX and its variants, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Lexus NX fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 5.7% of Lexus NX models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 636 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland the Lexus NX also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Lexus NX · Finland · 5.7 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 5.7 vs 26.3. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland5.7% failed26.32024 by country636

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Lexus NX MOT matter?

Lexus NX models fail first time most in May (10.0%, against 28.8% for all cars that month) and least in February (7.8%) (2024, n = 28,899).

line · Lexus NX · January · 8.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 8.7. December: 8.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lexus NX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January8.7% fail first time31.120247834
February7.8% fail first time30.020248337
March7.8% fail first time28.3202412655
April9.4% fail first time29.820245811
May10.0% fail first time28.820246702
June8.3% fail first time28.120248663
July9.1% fail first time29.320248449
August8.1% fail first time29.2202410265
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September7.9% fail first time28.2202415031
October8.3% fail first time30.3202410994
November8.9% fail first time30.620249224
December8.8% fail first time29.320247155

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 28,899 initial Lexus NX tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 28,899 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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MOT Risk Index (2026). Lexus NX MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/lexus-nx/

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Lexus NX MOT: quick answers

What is the Lexus NX first-time MOT pass rate?

89.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (28,899 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 28,899 primary tests: 10.13% failed first time and 93.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 55.8 is shown separately.