Lexus UX

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 19,824 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

19,824

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (97%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus UX

The Lexus UX was MOT tested 19,824 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 97%. 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 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 7,036 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 96%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Lexus UX has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 36,688 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,516 miles.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the UX performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lexus range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1987cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/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 2022 details

How reliable is the Lexus UX?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+10% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Lexus UX by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	98%	228	21,516 mi
2021	97%	7,036	23,214 mi
2020	97%	6,722	29,314 mi
2019	96%	5,838	36,688 mi

Questions about the Lexus UX

Is the Lexus UX reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Lexus UX averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 19,824 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Lexus UX has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Lexus UX has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 96%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.