2009 Lexus LS460 4.6L Petrol · FN09 FWY

The 2009 Lexus LS460 presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 14 January 2026 at 197,414 miles yielding a completely clean pass with zero advisories or defects. This unbroken string of flawless tests spanning at least five years indicates a vehicle that has been consistently maintained to a high mechanical standard. The absence of recurring faults or minor wear items suggests the previous owner addressed consumables proactively rather than waiting for them to fail. The recorded mileage demonstrates a typical annual accumulation of roughly 11,600 miles over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan, though the recent history reveals a notable fluctuation in usage. Between the tests on 6 December 2022 and 16 November 2023, the car covered just 3,708 miles, followed by a sharp spike of 12,631 miles in the thirteen months leading to 5 December 2024. Since then, the mileage has barely moved, accumulating only 3,005 miles by the January 2026 test. This pattern suggests a period of heavier long-distance use followed by a recent return to lighter, local driving or potential periods of standing. Despite the pristine MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on the high-mileage wear items typical of this flagship saloon. The tester flagged no structural corrosion or suspension defects, yet the 197,414 miles place immense demand on the air suspension struts and compressor, which should be cycled through their full range to check for leaks or slow descent overnight. Brake disc and pad condition requires close scrutiny, as heavy stop-start driving can warp rotors even if the car passed its brake performance tests. Inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and drivetrain components for any play that might not manifest during a static MOT but becomes apparent under load. While the paper trail is immaculate, the physical verification of these high-stress mechanical parts remains essential.