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Lexus SC430 - 2005

156.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2005. Sample size: 264 cars, 575 tests and 897 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 264 cars

The 2005 Lexus SC430 has a significantly lower overall defect rate than the average car from the same year, with 156 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 376. This represents a 58.5% improvement in reliability. The vehicle shows better performance in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and lights & electrics, where it demonstrates fewer issues than average. Mileage-related trends indicate that as the SC430 ages, defect rates increase, although they remain lower than the yearly average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability, especially in critical safety components.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 264 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 62.3% better
59.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 78.1% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 49.6% better
14.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.6% better
18.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 45.1% better
172.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • 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
Body/Structure
▲ 59.8% better
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 59.7% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 73.2% better
12.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 6