Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2004
74.0% pass rate
from 242 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.83% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Valves
    • 0.83% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Springs
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.41% fail on Cabs
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.83% fail on Attachment
  • 0.41% fail on Steering
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
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