2021 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · GM21 ABF

A clean DVSA record across the two tests presented for this 2021 Lexus NX points to a vehicle with no recorded advisories or failures on the inspection side, with the most recent test on 22 December 2025 returning a pass and no defects noted. The previous pass on 21 December 2024 was equally clean, save for a single advisory noting a nail in the nearside rear tyre, a common and easily resolved issue rather than a wear-based concern. The absence of any recurring component flags, such as persistent brake, suspension, or corrosion advisories, suggests the vehicle has not yet developed the typical wear patterns that begin to emerge as a car of this age accumulates higher mileages. Overall, the roadworthiness trend across the recorded test history is stable and unremarkable, offering reassurance from an official inspection standpoint. With 29,071 miles recorded against an age of roughly five years, this Lexus NX has covered approximately 5,814 miles per year, which is notably low for the class and indicates either light regular use or extended periods of standing. The annual mileage rate is well below the typical 10,000 to 12,000 miles expected of a family SUV, meaning braking surfaces, clutch or transmission components, and drivetrain wear items have likely seen minimal mechanical load. However, the lighter usage pattern does carry some considerations, particularly around components that can degrade through inactivity rather than use, such as rubber seals, brake discs surface corrosion from infrequent cleaning passes, and the general condition of underbody hardware that benefits from regular exposure to wet and dry cycles to displace moisture. The relatively short intervals between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest the vehicle has been kept in active service rather than left dormant for extended periods, which is positive for ongoing mechanical condition. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should be guided by the mileage profile and age rather than any specific MOT defect history. Given the low annual mileage, a close visual inspection of all four brake discs for lipping and surface corrosion is worthwhile, as lightly used discs can develop uneven wear patterns or pitting that does not always trigger an advisory but can produce judder under braking. The tyres should be examined for age-related sidewall cracking even if tread depth appears adequate, as low-mileage tyres can perish through environmental exposure rather than wear, particularly on the rear axle where the previous advisory was recorded. A test drive should include firm progressive braking to check for any vibration through the pedal or steering, and a check for binding or dragging at low speed, which can indicate seized caliper slides on a vehicle that has seen limited use. On the suspension side, the test drive should cover varied road surfaces including broken tarmac and speed humps to listen for any clonks or knocks from the front and rear assemblies, as low-mileage vehicles can still develop perished bushes or top mount issues through age rather than mileage. The steering should be checked for any vagueness or knocking on full lock, and the vehicle observed from a cold start for any hesitation or unusual idle behaviour that could suggest stale fuel or sensor degradation from infrequent use. A thorough underbody visual check for any fresh corrosion on subframe, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points is recommended, particularly given the wet UK climate, even though no corrosion advisories have been recorded. Finally, confirming full service history documentation to evidence timely fluid and filter changes will provide the strongest indication that the mechanical components have been maintained despite the low annual mileage.