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Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,087 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

1,087

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (89%)

Years Covered

2

About the Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT

The Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT was MOT tested 1,087 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2012 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 828 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 100,019 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 97,477 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 3456cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£790
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£3,153
Per month£263/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)
vs Lexus brand average+1% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201389%82897,477 mi
201287%259100,019 mi

Questions about the Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT

Is the Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2012 to 2013), the Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 1,087 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Lexus RX 450H F Sport CVT has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 87%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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