2014 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric · K70 NAL

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-15 recorded a pass with a minor note about the rear registration plate deteriorating but remaining readable. This follows a pattern of recurring registration plate issues, first noted in 2024 and again in 2025. While not a safety-critical defect, this suggests the vehicle may have been exposed to environmental factors or corrosion over time. The most significant MOT failure occurred in 2024-12-12, where multiple tyre-related issues were recorded. The offside front tyre had exposed ply or cords due to inner edge wear, while the nearside rear tyre had cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords. A second rear tyre was also worn close to the legal limit. These defects indicate potential alignment problems, uneven tyre wear, or excessive stress on the tyres, which could point to underlying suspension or steering issues. Between 2023-12-13 and 2024-12-12, tyre wear trends worsened, with inner edge wear becoming more severe. The 2023 MOT noted slight inner edge wear on front tyres, but by 2024, this had escalated to critical failures. This suggests a possible progression in mechanical wear, though the 2025 MOT showed no tyre-related defects, implying repairs or replacements may have been made.