Is the Lexus RX ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 36,849 MOT tests, around 87% of Lexus RX models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 13%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 86% hybrid (petrol), 14% petrol. Every hybrid (petrol) RX in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol RX in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 87%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 13%
- MOT tests analysed
- 36,849
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RX ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many RX models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Hybrid (petrol) | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant56 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,833 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,324 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,852 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,939 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,216 tested | Likely compliant55 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,291 tested | Likely compliant9 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,640 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,835 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,747 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,798 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant2,529 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant2,389 tested | Likely compliant62 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant2,501 tested | Likely compliant104 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,743 tested | Likely compliant362 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,937 tested | Likely compliant685 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard985 tested | Check Euro standard1,257 tested |
| 2004 | – | Check Euro standard1,417 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1 tested | Check Euro standard648 tested |
| 2002 | – | Check Euro standard240 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard1 tested | Check Euro standard171 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the RX
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Hybrid (petrol) (86% of RX models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (14% of RX models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how RX models fare at the MOT too: see the Lexus RX MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Lexus RX for London: what the MOT data shows
The Lexus RX models in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2021. 2007 was the most common year, with 3,125 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Almost every RX in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 96% of the time at 24,705 miles on average, and the oldest (2001) passed 59% at 125,381 miles.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) RX models likely to comply are from 2006. 1,937 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 71% of the time and averaged 131,363 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol RX models likely to comply are from 2006. 685 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 71% of the time and averaged 131,363 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the RX's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.0% of tests); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (1.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 15.9% of tests.
Overall, 81% of RX models passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 91,315 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Lexus models
About this data
Based on 36,849 first MOT tests of the Lexus RX carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 36,849 MOT tests say about the Lexus RX and London's ULEZ.
Is the Lexus RX ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 87% of RX models on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol RX years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol RX models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific RX is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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