2022 Lexus ES 2.5L Hybrid electric · LX22 VLA

The 2022 Lexus ES passed its most recent DVSA MOT test on 4 August 2026, although the examiner recorded two advisories relating to both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit on their inner edges. Reviewing the recent history, the vehicle passed a test on 14 August 2025 with very similar advisory notes regarding nearside and offside front tyre inner-edge wear, and then passed again on 15 May 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend over the documented period is therefore one of consistent pass results, but the recurrence of the same advisory type across consecutive tests is a notable indicator that an underlying issue is present rather than being a one-off observation. With 44,890 miles recorded on a four-year-old vehicle, the annual mileage equates to roughly 11,222 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a car of this age and is neither excessively low nor unusually high. There are no obvious gaps or sudden accumulations in the recorded mileage across the MOT entries, suggesting steady, regular use which is generally favourable for mechanical health, as components such as the brake system, drivetrain, and suspension are less prone to seizing or deteriorating from prolonged standing. A consistent annual mileage also implies routine servicing is more likely to have been carried out at appropriate intervals, though this should still be verified through the service book and accompanying invoices. The repeated advisories for inner-edge wear on both front tyres over two consecutive tests strongly point to a geometry or suspension concern rather than simple tread depletion. A prospective buyer should, on a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, pay attention to vague or wandering steering behaviour, and check whether the steering wheel sits off-centre on a straight road. It is advisable to have the wheel alignment, including camber and toe settings, professionally checked, and to inspect the front suspension components for worn bushes, weak or broken coil springs, and deteriorated drop links or anti-roll bar mounts, all of which can produce the inner-edge wear pattern observed. Replacement of the front tyres should be expected as an imminent cost, and pairing this with a geometry check is strongly recommended. Beyond the advisory items, a buyer should carry out several age-and-mileage-appropriate physical checks given the vehicle's four-year service life. Inspect the sidewalls of all tyres, not only the fronts, for perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure, even if tread depth appears adequate, and examine the wheels for kerbing damage. With regular annual use, brake discs and calipers are unlikely to have seized, but they should still be inspected for lipping and uneven pad wear, particularly at the rear given that rear braking on hybrids tends to be light. Verify that brake fluid and coolant have been changed within their recommended calendar intervals regardless of mileage, check the 12-volt auxiliary battery for signs of weakness as Lexus ES models are sensitive to voltage drop, and confirm the hybrid system warning light cycles correctly during ignition. Finally, request evidence of regular servicing, examine the underbody for any corrosion or fluid leaks from the power steering, engine, or hybrid components, and ensure the Lexus main dealer or specialist service history is complete and stamped.