2022 Lexus UX electric: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the electric Lexus UX first registered in 2022 (electric cars only): we looked at the 411 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 411 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2022 Lexus UX electric MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2022 Lexus UX electric MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres20% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics3% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Lexus UX electric
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Lexus UX compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 159 | Tyres 15% |
| 2021 | 10,402 | Tyres 17% |
| 2020 | 11,574 | Tyres 20% |
| 2019 | 10,044 | Tyres 24% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Lexus UX cars first registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score