Lexus SC MOT Results
Registered in 200474.0% pass rate
            from 242 tests in 2021
                
                    (44% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.
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                    9.5% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                
                
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
 
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
 
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                - 1.7% fail on Brake pads
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Brake discs and  drums
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Brake discs
 
 
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
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                    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
 
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                    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
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Service brake pedal or hand lever
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Hand lever
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Parking brake control
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Lever
 
- 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
 
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    8.3% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                    (52% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    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
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Sub-frames
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Coil spring
 
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Suspension rods
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
 
 
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                    5.8% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                
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                    5.8% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                    (65% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.9% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
 
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                    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)
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Front and rear fog lamps
                    
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
 
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    2.9% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                
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                    5.0% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                
                
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                    5.0% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
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                    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
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Compression ignition
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
 
 
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                    4.5% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    5.0% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                - 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers
 
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                
                
                - 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.83% fail on Tread depth
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (72% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Cabs
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
 
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.83% fail on Registration plates
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Road Wheels
                    
                
                
                - 0.83% fail on Attachment
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Steering
                    
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                
                
                - 0.41% fail on Ball joint
 
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                
                
                
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