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Lexus SC430 - 2003

197.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2003. Sample size: 329 cars, 767 tests and 1,514 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 329 cars

The 2003 Lexus SC430 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 197 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 48% better than the average of 378 defects. In terms of mileage, defects tend to increase with higher mileage, but the SC430 still performs better across all mileage segments. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, showcasing much lower defect rates than average. This model stands out positively with particularly low issues in equipment and lights and electrics, indicating a strong reliability profile in these areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 329 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 55.5% better
75.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 83.3% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 65.1% better
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 69.8% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.7% better
200.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 43.6% better
36.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 80.9% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 35.1% better
34.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 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
0 538 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)

A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 118
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 105
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 51

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 8