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R4 FRG

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,151 mi
Last recorded51,151 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 FRG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 49,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,078 miles

All tyres showing signs of starting to perish.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 47,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

All tyres showing signs of starting to perish.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,059 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosin to exhaust back box joints

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 28,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,586 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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R4 FRG is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 FRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R4 FRG registered?

R4 FRG is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is R4 FRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 FRG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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