2017 Lexus IS 300H Advance CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric · FN67 XGA

Intermittent failures and advisories regarding basic wear-and-tear items characterize the record of this vehicle, though the trend has improved to a clean pass on 2025-04-09. The history shows a period of instability in early 2023, including a dangerous failure for tyre tread and a minor failure for a wiper blade, followed by advisories for pitted and scored brake discs. The subsequent absence of defects in the most recent test indicates a return to a stable state of roadworthiness. With 47,442 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 5,271 miles per year. This low annual accumulation suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for short-distance journeys. Mechanically, this usage profile typically results in reduced wear on the engine and transmission but increases the risk of surface corrosion on brake discs and the degradation of rubber bushings and seals due to lack of regular exercise. Attention should be directed toward the braking system, as the 2023 records specifically flagged both front and rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. A test drive should focus on detecting any pedal judder or steering wheel vibration during deceleration, which would indicate that the previously noted disc surface irregularities persist. The presence of pitting is a factual record of surface oxidation that can lead to uneven pad wear. The tyre history is also a point of concern, specifically a dangerous failure in April 2023 for insufficient tread depth on the offside rear and an advisory for damage to the nearside front outer face. A physical inspection of all four tyres is necessary to ensure that the damage noted in 2023 has been permanently rectified with replacements. Additionally, the wiper blade failure from 2023 should be cross-referenced with the current state of the rubber to ensure the clearing action is smooth and streak-free across the windscreen.