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Lexus SC430 - 2006

168.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2006. Sample size: 225 cars, 499 tests and 841 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 225 cars

The 2006 Lexus SC430 has an overall defect rate of 169 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 369 per 100, showcasing a 54% improvement. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates substantially below the average. In terms of mileage trends, the model shows an increasing defect rate with mileage, yet it remains favourable compared to the yearly average across all mileage brackets. Overall, the SC430 demonstrates strong reliability, particularly in critical safety areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 225 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 47.4% better
81.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 50.5% better
10.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 81.2% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.6% better
29.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 48.1% better
163.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • 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
Body/Structure
▲ 66.4% better
20.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 59.3% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 47.2% better
23.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 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
0 513 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: 73
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
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: 11
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 5