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Lexus SC430 - 2001

225.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2001. Sample size: 242 cars, 535 tests and 1,207 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 242 cars

The 2001 Lexus SC430 has an overall defect rate of 226 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 369 per 100, marking a 39% better performance. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it shows a notable reduction in defect rates compared to average standards. While tyre wear is a common concern across all vehicles, the SC430 stands out positively with fewer issues in critical areas like body structure and lights. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, but the SC430 still maintains a strong performance relative to the average car in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 242 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 55.4% better
74.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 44.8% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.1% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 47.8% better
46.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 25.2% better
218.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
Body/Structure
▲ 56.9% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 39.8% better
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 21.4% better
43.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 106
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 36
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32

Serious faults (Top 10)

ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 6