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MOT reliability

Lexus Sc

5 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Lexus Sc vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sc has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,964 miles.

5
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
9,613
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Sc problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sc MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension59%
  • Other9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Brakes3%

Lexus Sc pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
111100%
121100%
13250%
144100%
152100%
163100%
175100%
182100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Lexus Sc MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sc MOT tests:

  1. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  13. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Lexus Sc pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 2 100% 52,651
2008 1 1 100% 57,500
2007 2 18 94% 123,986
1995 1 4 100% 211,699

Lexus Sc reliability FAQ

Across 5 Lexus Sc vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Sc MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Lexus Sc in our data has covered around 113,964 miles.

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