LEXUS SC430 MOT pass rate
84.8% of 3,061 LEXUS SC430 MOT tests pass.
At 84.8%, The SC430 passes slightly less often than the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
The LEXUS SC430 passes its MOT 84.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 90.3% at 10–15 years to 84.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 90.3% | 62 | 63,778 miles |
| 15+ years | 84.7% | 2,998 | 90,742 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS SC430
The most common reason the LEXUS SC430 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 35.4% | Excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 27.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 23.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 20.6% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Visibility | 12.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Badly distorted |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS SC430?
- 84.8% of LEXUS SC430 MOT tests pass, based on 3,061 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS SC430?
- The most common reason the LEXUS SC430 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS SC430's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.