2013 Lexus GS 2.5L Petrol · DP13 KER

A clear pattern of front-tyre wear emerges from the MOT history of this 2013 Lexus GS, with three of the five recorded tests flagging nearside or offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, but it carried an advisory for an offside rear tyre in similar condition, suggesting that whatever alignment, suspension, or driving-style factor is causing the wear has not yet been resolved. More concerning is the July 2025 test episode, which recorded a fail with two dangerous defects: a nearside rear brake pad measured at less than 1.5 mm thick, and an offside front tyre with ply or cords exposed. A pass was issued the same day once those items were addressed, but the presence of a dangerous brake pad and an exposed-cord tyre indicates that consumables were allowed to deteriorate well beyond the advisory threshold before testing. Aside from these braking and tyre issues, the structural and emissions items on the car have remained clean across every test, with no advisories recorded for corrosion, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or lighting. The recorded mileage of 90,801 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to an annual accumulation of around 6,985 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a luxury saloon of this age. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record, with annual tests consistently completed from 2023 through 2026, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. This continuity of use, combined with the moderate mileage, means that wear items such as brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, and tyres have been subjected to normal urban and motorway duty cycles rather than the prolonged static storage that can degrade rubber seals and brake hydraulics. The mileage progression between tests also appears steady, with no sudden spikes that might indicate towing, track use, or odometer rollback. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to inspect are the braking system and the tyres, both of which have a documented history of reaching the end of their service life abruptly. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the nearside rear corner, which could indicate that the recently replaced pad has bedded in poorly or that the caliper slide pins are binding, preventing even pad retraction. Feel for any pulsing through the brake pedal under firm application, which would suggest disc run-out or corrosion on the braking surface, particularly common on rear discs that sit idle for long periods in daily traffic. At the front end, pay close attention to steering behaviour; any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, or a vague, wandering feel on a straight road, would point to the suspension geometry faults that are very likely behind the recurring front-tyre edge wear advisories. A physical inspection should include a close look at the condition of all four tyres, not just the tread depth but also the wear pattern across the shoulder and centre, as uneven wear on the same axle typically implicates tracking, camber, or worn suspension linkages such as lower control arm bushes or ball joints. Check the rear nearside brake caliper and pad condition directly, as the dangerous pad reading from July 2025 suggests this corner may be prone to accelerated wear, possibly due to a partially seized caliper piston or slider mechanism. Examine the underside for any signs of fluid leakage around the brake lines, particularly at the rear axle where road salt and debris collect, and inspect the front subframe mounting points and suspension arms for any surface corrosion that could develop into a structural advisory at future tests. Finally, verify that the tyres fitted at the point of sale are of matching brand, size, and age on each axle, as mixing old and new rubber with differing tread patterns can itself trigger an MOT advisory.