Lexus Nx common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Lexus Nx at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 24,801 UK MOT tests of the Lexus Nx in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively): recorded on 4.4% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 2.6× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.1×); tyres (worn close to legal limit/worn on edge) (1.5×); brake discs (worn, but not excessively) (1.7×). The most common reasons a Lexus Nx fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Lexus Nx
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Lexus Nx than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.6× | 3,907 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1× | 3,360 |
| Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× | 6,695 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.7× | 1,842 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.3% | 4.3% | 1.7× | 505 |
Lexus Nx by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3,624 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (6.7%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,695 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.5%, 1.5×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 2,325 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 491 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | — |
Lexus Nx by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 818 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.6×) |
| 2015 | 3,080 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.6×) |
| 2016 | 3,690 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.7×) |
| 2017 | 3,768 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.3×) |
| 2018 | 4,468 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.1×) |
| 2019 | 4,585 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (1.5×) |
| 2020 | 4,265 | Nothing stands out |
| 2021 | 122 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (1.5×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Lexus Nx?
In 24,801 UK MOT tests of the Lexus Nx in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively): recorded on 4.4% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 2.6× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.1×); tyres (worn close to legal limit/worn on edge) (1.5×); brake discs (worn, but not excessively) (1.7×). The most common reasons a Lexus Nx fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Lexus Nxs fail the MOT?
Across 24,801 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Lexus Nx were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.6% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.5% of tests).
At what mileage do Lexus Nx problems start?
The clearest Lexus Nx-specific issue, wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2015–2017 cars (4.4% of tests vs 1.7% for all cars that age).
Where does this Lexus Nx data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 24,801 tests of the Lexus Nx. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.