Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 948 real MOT tests across 654 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 94.9% | 16,887 | 25,034 | 38,919 |
| 2022 | 801 | 95.0% | 18,681 | 25,780 | 35,459 |
How Long Does a Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Last?
Based on 654 Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.0% MOT pass rate from 801 tests
94.9% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 801 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT THIS CAR | 95.0% | 948 | 25,604 mi | — yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf SE TSI | 87.5% | 1,700 | 85,282 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.0% across 948 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too low with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Nx 450H + F Sport PHEV CVT owner drives around 5,877 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.