Lexus SC MOT Results
Registered in 200574.1% pass rate
            from 251 tests in 2021
                
                    (47% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.
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                    8.8% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                    (45% better than other 2005 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                - 2.4% fail on Headlamp
- 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                - 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
 
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Front and rear fog lamps
                    
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                - 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
 
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.40% fail on Horn
 
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Position lamps
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Position lamp
 
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                
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                    6.0% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                - 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Condition of glass
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Windscreen
 
 
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                    (68% better than other 2005 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                - 1.6% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
 
- 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                
                
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Coil spring
 
 
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
 
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                
                
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                - 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
 
 
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    5.6% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    4.4% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                    (67% better than other 2005 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.0% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
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                    2.0% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
 
 
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                    2.0% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.6% fail on
                    ABS / EBS / ESC
                    
                
                
                - 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system
 
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (89% better than other 2005 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
 
 
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Parking brake control
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Lever
 
 
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                    2.0% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
                
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                    3.2% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                
                
                - 2.8% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Tread depth
 
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                    2.4% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (72% better than other 2005 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Steering
                    
                
                
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                
                
                - 0.80% fail on Locking devices (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
 
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Steering gear
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Steering rack
 
 
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.80% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.80% fail on Registration plates
 
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