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Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2003
73.4% pass rate
from 308 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2003 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
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