Lomax 223 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lomax 223 reliable? We analysed 905 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.
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The Lomax 223 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, parking brake recording little or no effort and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lomax 223.
Lomax 223 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lomax 223. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lomax 223 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lomax 223 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lomax 223 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lomax 223 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lomax 223 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lomax 223 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lomax 223 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lomax 223 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 96 | 87.5% | 13,920 | 28,505 | 54,313 |
| 1979 | 93 | 89.2% | 31,952 | 45,484 | 64,871 |
| 1978 | 105 | 91.4% | 12,205 | 66,946 | 84,144 |
| 1975 | 54 | 79.6% | 12,024 | 38,944 | 80,145 |
How Long Does a Lomax 223 Last?
Based on 109 Lomax 223 vehicles on UK roads.
Lomax 223 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lomax 223 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 Lomax 223
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.4% MOT pass rate from 105 tests
79.6% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
The best year to buy a used Lomax 223 is 1978, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 105 tests. The 1975 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lomax 223 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomax 223 THIS CAR | 87.7% | 905 | 49,541 mi | 51 yrs |
| Suzuki Rv 125 K8 (van Van) | 83.4% | 1,449 | 9,498 mi | 19 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf SE TSI Bmt | 97.7% | 817 | 42,537 mi | — yrs |
| Kawasaki En 650 Ekf | 91.7% | 543 | 4,852 mi | — yrs |
| Lexus Ct 200H F Sport CVT | 87.5% | 734 | 68,268 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Rv 125 K8 (van Van) (83.4% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Golf SE TSI Bmt (97.7% pass rate), the Lomax 223 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lomax 223Should you buy a used Lomax 223?
The Lomax 223 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 905 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lomax 223 are axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (10 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (10), and position lamp(s) not working (7). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lomax 223 owner drives around 446 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.
In terms of longevity, most Lomax 223 models stay on UK roads for around 51 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.