# Lexus SC 430 MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Lexus SC 430 passes its MOT first time 77% of the time, from 1,788 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 77%
- MOT tests analysed: 1,788 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Lights & electrics

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 | Petrol | 64 (few mots) | 83% |
| 2008 | Petrol | 60 (few mots) | 75% |
| 2007 | Petrol | 173 | 78% |
| 2006 | Petrol | 191 | 83% |
| 2005 | Petrol | 232 | 76% |
| 2004 | Petrol | 229 | 73% |
| 2003 | Petrol | 283 | 73% |
| 2003 | LPG | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2002 | Petrol | 349 | 79% |
| 2001 | Petrol | 204 | 74% |
| 2001 | LPG | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |

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