Lexus SC430 - 2004
186.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2004.
Sample size: 270 cars, 579 tests and 1,078 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 270 cars
The 2004 Lexus SC430 has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 186 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 51% less than the yearly average of 382. The model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defects at 94% and 4% respectively, compared to much higher averages. While there is a noticeable increase in defects with mileage, the SC430 remains better than average across most categories, particularly in visibility and lights, where it shows a substantial reduction in defect rates compared to the average vehicle. Overall, the SC430 stands out for its reliability and lower maintenance needs relative to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 270 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 42.8% better
94.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 83.5% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.9% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 65.4% better
38.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 47.0% better
165.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- 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
Body/Structure
▲ 54.9% better
28.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 62.3% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 54.3% better
23.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 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
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Serious faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9