2006 Lexus LS 4.6L Petrol · BT56 CFZ

The vehicle's condition trend has shifted from stable to worsening. While it previously passed MOTs with little to no issues between 2022 and 2024, the June 2025 inspection revealed a significant surge in defects across multiple safety-critical areas. The most recent MOT failure was extensive. It highlighted severe deterioration of both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers and widespread tyre failure, including perishing, cracking, and one tyre with damaged ply or cords. There was also a recurring issue with a defective front exhaust mounting. The mileage is typical for a twenty-year-old car at roughly 6,686 miles per year. However, there is a notable spike in usage recently; the vehicle covered approximately 26,000 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This sudden increase in mileage likely accelerated the wear on consumables and rubber components, explaining the sudden deterioration of the tyres and suspension covers. Because the June 2025 pass was only achieved after a long list of failures, the buyer must verify that these repairs were carried out to a high standard rather than just the bare minimum to pass the test. The most important checks for a buyer are to inspect the current age and condition of all four tyres to ensure they are not perishing, and to physically check the front suspension ball joints for any signs of play or leaking grease.