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Lexus SC430 - 2002

184.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2002. Sample size: 437 cars, 958 tests and 1,767 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 437 cars

The 2002 Lexus SC430 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 184 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 374. Notably, this model excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and visibility, where its defect rates are markedly lower than the average. While there are some issues related to tyre wear, it is primarily in the areas of mechanical performance, such as brakes and steering, that the SC430 stands out positively. Interestingly, the defect rates increase as mileage rises, particularly after 93,000 miles, but even at higher mileages, the SC430 maintains a better performance than the average vehicle.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 437 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 55.6% better
74.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 87.0% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 59.1% better
12.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 59.2% better
39.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 43.6% better
166.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 54.6% better
31.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 70.5% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 29.9% better
37.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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: 180
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 109
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 14