2011 Lexus RX: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Lexus RXs, from 104 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 104 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2011 Lexus RX MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension42% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes22% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics21% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Rust and bodywork5% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,327 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 1,657 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 1,610 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 2,113 | Tyres 23% |
| 2018 | 1,676 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 1,787 | Tyres 23% |
| 2016 | 2,061 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 1,239 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 1,609 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 1,749 | Suspension 29% |
| 2012 | 671 | Suspension 32% |
| 2009 | 158 | Suspension 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Lexus RXs registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score