2014 Lexus RX MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 85.3% of Lexus RX cars first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 4,934 RX first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Lexus RX cars first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Lexus RX MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, RX cars first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the RX figure was 16.7 points higher.
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| Test year | 2014 RX | All cars first used 2014 | RX first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.6% | 76.3% | 1,679 |
| 2022 | 87.6% | 74.1% | 1,665 |
| 2023 | 87.8% | 71.7% | 1,653 |
| 2024 | 85.8% | 69.9% | 1,645 |
| 2025 | 85.3% | 68.6% | 1,636 |
Common 2014 Lexus RX MOT failures
Share of the 675 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 14.1% | 95 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 11.1% | 75 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10.8% | 73 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 10.1% | 68 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 10.1% | 68 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2014 Lexus RX before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2014 Lexus RX MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 RX cars, as a share of all 4,934 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.6% | 721 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 14.2% | 699 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 9.5% | 471 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 7.2% | 353 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.0% | 345 |
Questions about the 2014 Lexus RX MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Lexus RX?
In 2025, 85.3% of RX cars first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 RX most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 38.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (25.2%) and brakes (19.9%). The single most common item was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick” (14.1%).
How often does a 2014 Lexus RX fail its MOT?
In 2025, 14.7% of first tests on RX cars first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 12.0% failed, and a further 2.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 675 of 4,934 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Lexus RX MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (14.2%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (9.5%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.2%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (7.0%).
Is a 2014 Lexus RX reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 86.6% in 2021 to 85.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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