MOT reliability
Lexus Sc430 auto
48 vehicles · 202 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 48 Lexus Sc430 auto vehicles and 202 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sc430 auto has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,308 miles.
48
Vehicles
202
MOT tests
3,646
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Sc430 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sc430 auto MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Lexus Sc430 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 70% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 15 | 73% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (36), Other (12)
Most common Lexus Sc430 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sc430 auto MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
Lexus Sc430 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 75% | 174,812 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 102,617 |
| 2002 | 4 | 29 | 72% | 85,545 |
| 2001 | 5 | 53 | 79% | 160,269 |
Lexus Sc430 auto reliability FAQ
Across 48 Lexus Sc430 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Sc430 auto MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Lexus Sc430 auto in our data has covered around
104,308 miles.
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