2006 Lexus LS 4.6L Petrol · ED55 JET
2006 Lexus LS (4.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 68,349 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ED55 JET Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 68,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ED55 JET MOT History
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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Lexus Ls (ED55 JET) between December 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ED55 JET Mileage History
- 09/12/200919,419 mi
- 09/12/201020,803 mi+1,384 mi
- 29/11/201122,426 mi+1,623 mi
- 29/11/201226,311 mi+3,885 mi
- 18/11/201330,632 mi+4,321 mi
- 02/12/201436,715 mi+6,083 mi
- 03/12/201436,725 mi+10 mi
- 04/12/201543,338 mi+6,613 mi
- 22/11/201649,276 mi+5,938 mi
- 04/12/201756,990 mi+7,714 mi
- 04/12/201756,990 mi
- 05/12/201860,554 mi+3,564 mi
- 20/11/201964,267 mi+3,713 mi
- 01/12/202064,658 mi+391 mi
- 06/12/202165,689 mi+1,031 mi
- 30/11/202266,104 mi+415 mi
- 21/12/202366,945 mi+841 mi
- 21/12/202366,945 mi
- 13/12/202467,694 mi+749 mi
- 11/12/202568,349 mi+655 mi
- 15/12/202568,349 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus LS (Mk4)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
The air suspension struts can leak over time, causing the car to sag and putting extra strain on the compressor.
- Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
The LS is a heavy car, and its front control arm bushings are a known weak point, leading to vague steering and clunking noises.
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