Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2002
73.9% pass rate
from 383 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.78% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Washers (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
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