2006 Lexus LS 4.6L Petrol · GU56 YPF

The 2006 Lexus LS passed its most recent MOT on 1 August 2025 at 164,589 miles, and the maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable. The tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin in the August 2025 test, which is a routine consumable item for a heavy saloon covering roughly 6,300 miles annually. Suspension advisories have been a recurring feature since 2022, but they have not escalated into failures, suggesting the front end has been monitored rather than neglected. The mileage progression is consistent and well documented. Between the July 2022 test at 146,043 miles and the August 2025 test at 164,589 miles, the car covered 18,546 miles in just over three years, averaging around 6,180 miles per year. That sits slightly below the typical annual figure of roughly 8,200 miles implied by the total age and recorded distance, pointing to lighter recent use or a prior period of lower activity. There are no obvious gaps in the annual test record, and the steady accumulation supports a pattern of regular, if moderate, road use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components, given the repeated advisories. The 2024 test identified deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers and worn shock absorber bushes on both sides, while the 2023 and 2024 tests both noted worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes. These items degrade gradually on a heavy, long-wheelbase saloon, but multiple worn points at the front end can introduce vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and reduced damping control. Check for play in the lower arm joints, inspect the anti-roll bar linkages for cracking or excessive movement, and assess the condition of the shock absorber bushes and dampers for oil misting or softening. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the last test, so inspect pad thickness and disc condition for lipping, scoring, or corrosion, particularly if the car has been standing between uses. Tyre condition also warrants close attention, given the 2022 failure for tread depth and edge wear on both front tyres. Uneven wear patterns here would reinforce any underlying suspension geometry issues. On a vehicle of this age and weight, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, subframes, and inner wing seams, remains essential.