2017 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric · DF17 WTO

The 2017 Lexus NX holds a valid MOT issued on 29 May 2026 at 60,562 miles, passing with two minor advisories for thin front brake pads and a nail in the nearside front tyre. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a recurring pattern of neglecting consumable wear items until they reach the point of failure. The vehicle failed its previous test on 22 May 2026 at 60,436 miles, just 126 miles earlier, for both rear tyres being below the 1.6mm legal limit and both rear brake discs being significantly worn. That the car passed one week later indicates the previous owner addressed the immediate failure items, yet the front brake pads were already flagged as wearing thin at the same pass test, suggesting brake components are being run to their service limits rather than replaced proactively. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,729 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 43,310 miles in April 2023 to 60,562 miles by May 2026, with no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in usage. The MOT history is reasonably complete, with annual tests recorded each year from 2023 onward. The data set is clean and does not raise concerns about odometer tampering or extended periods of unrecorded use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. Rear brake discs failed the test for significant wear only weeks before the current MOT passed, meaning the replacements are very fresh and should be examined for quality of parts and workmanship. The persistent advisory for thin front brake pads across three consecutive tests from 2025 to 2026 indicates the front pads are wearing at an accelerated rate, which could point to binding calipers, aggressive driving habits, or a warped disc surface causing uneven pad contact. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme throughout the history, with nails, perishing, and tread depth failures appearing repeatedly. This suggests the previous owner was reactive rather than preventive with tyre maintenance, and a buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for sidewall damage, uneven tread wear patterns, and correct inflation. The suspension and steering components deserve attention as well, since repeated impacts from nails and underinflated running can accelerate wear on bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends.