Car statistics

Lexus SC statistics

How many Lexus SCs are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

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Records analysed
1,917 SC records (licensed and SORN)
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 1,472 −4.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 445 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 609 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Peak year 2009 2,170 licensed
  • New registrations in 2025 2 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.8% of those licensed

How many Lexus SCs are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,472 Lexus SCs licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 445 declared off the road (SORN). That is 32.2% fewer than the peak of 2,170 in 2009.

Lexus SCs licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 2,170 in 2009.

Lexus SCs licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2001 324
2002 784
2003 1,162
2004 1,427
2005 1,677
2006 1,869
2007 2,064
2008 2,093
2009 2,170
2010 2,125
2011 2,075
2012 2,064
2013 2,017
2014 1,986
2015 1,921
2016 1,882
2017 1,821
2018 1,741
2019 1,709
2020 1,613
2021 1,572
2022 1,537
2023 1,473
2024 1,398
2025 1,349
2026 1,472

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Lexus SC MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Lexus SCs in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Lexus SC registrations over time

Registrations of Lexus SCs for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 485 in 2002. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.

Registered for the first time, by year

Lexus SCs registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 327
’02 485
’03 369
’04 277
’05 263
’06 225
’07 196
’08 60
’09 72
’10 1
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 3
’16 2
’17 0
’18 0
’19 1
’20 1
’21 2
’22 2
’23 0
’24 4
’25 2

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Lexus SC safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Lexus SC in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus SC. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Lexus SC with other Lexus models

Lexus SC compared with other Lexus models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Lexus SC 1,472 −4.0% 445 609 Petrol
Lexus NX 45,099 +8.8% 604 162 Hybrid
Lexus RX 38,018 −2.1% 3,946 181 Hybrid
Lexus IS 30,131 −7.0% 7,285 196 Petrol
Lexus CT 29,505 −0.2% 352 197 Hybrid

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of June 2026 1,917 SC records (licensed and SORN) 2 October 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 2 October 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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