Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2007
78.6% pass rate
from 187 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on Washers
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.53% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.53% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.53% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
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