Update in case it's helpful for someone in similar situation.
So I went around to see how to fix my exhaust. Most local "tyres and exhaust" shop just refused to touch it. A local popular garage had a look, and they said the Y section needed replacing with £1100 +VAT Lexus part plus 2 hour labour. Lexus dealer even more. All very scary. After little more research I found custom exhaust fabrication, and to my relief, Longlife only quoted me £150 to replace the front pipe on one side, or £300 for both sides. However there was a long waiting list at my Longlife dealer. And with my MOT looming soon, I found another solution, a local welding mechanic. He removed the heat shield, wrap a layer of steel around the leak and welded things together. All at cost of £60. I will see how long it lasts, I can always go with Longlife if it ever did.
The lesson I have learned is, most garages just look to replace your parts, it's easy money and easy work for them. It's always worth it to find specialists advice and repair it at all possible.