Lexus SC MOT Results

Registered in 2006
78.4% pass rate
from 204 tests in 2021
(55% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus SC is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.98% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.98% fail on Horn
      • 0.49% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.49% fail on Stop lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.49% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.49% fail on Washers
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Panel
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Steering
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
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