Lexus SC MOT Results
Registered in 200273.9% pass rate
from 383 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.
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9.9% fail on
Brakes
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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
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
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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)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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)
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5.5% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.0% fail on
Suspension
(58% better than other 2002 cars)
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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
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1.6% fail on
Springs
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.6% fail on Coil spring
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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4.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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5.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.26% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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5.5% fail on
Spark ignition
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5.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.26% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
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0.26% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.26% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
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3.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
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0.26% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.26% fail on
Body
- 0.26% fail on Other body component
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0.26% fail on
Doors
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0.26% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.26% fail on Door condition
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0.26% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.26% fail on
Seats
- 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
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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
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0.26% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.26% fail on Windscreen
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0.26% fail on
View to rear
- 0.26% fail on Mirrors
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0.78% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2002 cars)
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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
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0.26% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.26% fail on Steering rack
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0.52% fail on
Steering linkage components
(82% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.52% fail on Registration plates
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0.52% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.52% fail on Attachment
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.26% fail on Condition
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
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Lexus SC430 (2001 - 2009)
Effortlessly swift, luxurious and refined alternative to the Mercedes SL, complete with folding hard-top and first-class build quality.