Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2001
75.8% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.91% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.91% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
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