Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2005
74.1% pass rate
from 251 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.80% fail on Brake performance (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.2% fail on Steering
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.80% fail on Locking devices (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
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