Question 1

What's an MOT?

Accepted Answer

The MOT test is how the government checks your vehicle meets national safety and environmental standards. Your car is first tested three years post-registration, then annually, and driving a vehicle without a valid MOT could mean a fine of up to £1,000.The most common reasons for failing your MOT including lighting and signalling, suspension, brakes and tyres. And nearly a quarter of diesel vehicles reportedly fail their MOTs due to the stricter guidelines on diesel emissions.MOT time can feel nerve-racking, especially if you rely on your vehicle heavily for work or family reasons. But it doesn’t have to be. At Fixter, we make the process hassle-free with our straightforward, no-nonsense UK-wide service.

Question 2

How often an MOT needs to be done?

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Your car is first tested three years post-registration, then annually, and be aware that driving a vehicle without a valid MOT could mean a fine of up to £1,000.

Question 3

How an MOT works?

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Here’s what our friendly, top-quality service offers:
Free collection and delivery of your motor to and from the garage at times to suit you, meaning you won’t need to deal with the garage yourself, or hang around while the MOT is being done.
Our upfront, transparent pricing beats most of the competition and local garages hands down, and there are no hidden costs – prices are always well below the UK national maximum for an MOT of nearly £55.
A year-long warranty on all parts and labour.
Parts are manufacturer-equivalent only.

Question 4

Lexus

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Lexus is the luxury division of the Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota.The Lexus brand was launched in 1989, is marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, and has become Japan’s largest-selling make of premium cars.

Question 5

How popular is Lexus in the United Kingdom?

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For such a high-flying global leader, Lexus has a seemingly modest 156k cars on the road in the UK today.

Question 6

Luxury executive vehicles for the discerning driver

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In the UK, the Lexus brand focuses heavily on the NX and RX SUV models, it’s the fastest growing market for family cars after all; but each of the hatchbacks, saloons and coupés in its range come with the same high-level of luxury and sophistication for their £25–£76k price tags.

Question 7

Lexus design and technology

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Lexus was born to present itself as a luxury brand, something Toyota wasn’t in a position to market to their typical customer given their existing brand perception. To achieve a true luxury standard, they have targeted both vehicle development as well as their lavish presentation.

Question 8

‘Lexus Musts’

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Each vehicle has to achieve 500 specific must have standards known as ‘Lexus Musts’, all of which are to attain the high-end presentation and performance of a ‘true’ luxury marque. Although they might not all be ‘Lexus Musts’ you can expect to find criteria such as leather seat stitching, smart key entry, remote touch control systems, surround sound and reduced cabin noise that utilises acoustic glass, in your Lexus vehicle. And the driving technology is just as impressive: Lexus introduced continuously variable transmissions, regenerative brakes, hybrid and electric fuel options, as well as vehicle stability and integrated dynamic handling management systems.

Question 9

Lexus’ reliability and reputation

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Lexus ranked 2nd place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Their high standards and typical Japanese reliability set them above every marque except Suzuki, and they only missed out on the top spot by 0.2%.

Question 10

Recent Lexus recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Lexus models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 11

04/05/2019 – Lexus ES and Lexus UX (2018–2019)

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The emergency calling system may not be correctly installed

Question 12

18/03/2019 – Lexus LS 500h (2017–2018)

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Due to an incorrect tyre to the wheel assembly process, the sidewall reinforcement layer may become damaged

Question 13

23/11/2018 – Lexus SC 430 (2001–2006)

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The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles

Question 14

02/11/2018 – Lexus IS350, Lexus GS450h and Lexus GS350 (2005–2014)

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A crack in the fuel pulsation damper may lead to a fuel leak

Question 15

21/09/2018 – Lexus LC500h (2016–2018)

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The vehicles’ electronic control unit has been improperly programmed

Question 16

04/03/2018 – Lexus RCF (2014–2017)

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The pulsation damper in one of the high-pressure fuel pumps could be defective

Question 17

18/02/2018 – Lexus RX450h and Lexus NX300h (2015)

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There could be a fault with the pressure sensors for the airbag system

Question 18

03/02/2018 – Lexus CT200h (2016–2017)

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The tank may develop a leak as a result of defective weldingAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

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