Lexus Nx (2016)
2016 Lexus Nx
CarHunch analysed 3,829 real MOT records for the 2016 Lexus Nx.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Lexus NX is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the hybrid powertrain's consistency (92.4% pass rate across the sample) is a key strength here. Dangerous defects are present in 13.9% of these vehicles, which is notably lower than many rivals, so serious safety issues are uncommon enough not to be a major buyer concern.
These NX examples have covered a modest 43,628 miles at median, which is typical for their age, and the low failure rate (0.65 per vehicle) means most don't need expensive repairs at MOT. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check the advisory trend—at nearly 6 per test on average, some wear-and-tear items will crop up—but this is a car that rarely surprises you with catastrophic breakdowns.
The 2016 Lexus Nx passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 3,829 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 3,829 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Lexus Nx
Based on MOT data from 3,829 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 3,778 | 92.4% | 0.65 |
| Petrol (1%) | 51 | 92.4% | 0.63 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 29,429 Lexus Nx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Lexus Nx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Lexus Nx vehicles fall between 33,212 and 56,475 miles.
2016 Lexus Nx — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Lexus Nxs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 3,561 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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