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S7 KAU

2006 Lexus Ls

Grey Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,819 mi
Last recorded167,819 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 KAU
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 167,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 167,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 165,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 162,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 158,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 155,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 155,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 151,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 151,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 141,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise offside parking brake shows lower effort.

advise some grease seepage at track rod ends and lower balljoints.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Track control arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Track control arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,564 miles

Front both sides bottom ball joint boot damp with grease

Offside Rear heat shield loose

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 26 Mar 2016 116,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both sides bottom ball joint boot damp with grease

Offside Rear heat shield loose

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,047 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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S7 KAU is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Grey with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 76,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S7 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S7 KAU is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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