MOT reliability
Lexus Sc300
8 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Lexus Sc300 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sc300 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,957 miles.
8
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
2,507
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Sc300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sc300 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering14%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Lexus Sc300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Lexus Sc300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sc300 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Lexus Sc300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 110,166 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 138,825 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 156,523 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 149,307 |
| 1994 | 3 | 18 | 61% | 132,186 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 192,279 |
Lexus Sc300 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Lexus Sc300 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Sc300 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Lexus Sc300 in our data has covered around
142,957 miles.
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