2017 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LC67 LCK

A pattern of bulb-related electrical failure dominates the early history of this 2017 Lexus RX, with the November 2021 test resulting in a failure after multiple nearside front lighting defects were recorded, including a non-functioning dipped beam, main beam, position lamp, and direction indicator, alongside an aim test that could not be completed. Such a cluster of simultaneous lighting faults on one side often points to a single upstream cause, commonly a failed bulb connector, a fractured earth strap, or water ingress into the headlamp housing, and any prospective buyer should establish that the underlying wiring and earth points were properly rectified rather than simply replaced with new bulbs. Following that failure, the vehicle returned to the road within three days and has since passed three consecutive MOT tests, with the most recent examination on 24 November 2025 recording only a minor advisory for slight damage, cracking, or perishing to the nearside rear tyre, suggesting that the electrical issue has not recurred and the general roadworthiness trend since late 2021 is stable. Annual mileage accumulation on this Lexus sits at roughly 7,003 miles per year across its nine-year life, which is broadly typical for the age and segment and gives no immediate indication of either extended periods off the road or unusually heavy use. The mileage progression between tests shows incremental increases of around 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually in most years, with the gap between the 2021 failure and its three-day-later pass reflecting an immediate repair rather than a lay-up. The November 2025 test recorded 63,025 miles against the previous 2024 figure, a roughly 9,500-mile annual increment that is consistent with the long-term average. The 2020 advisory noting under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring underside components is worth flagging because it is common on RX models and simply means that during subsequent MOT tests certain wear items such as engine oil leaks, suspension arm corrosion, and exhaust joints may not have been physically inspected, which is an important consideration when interpreting the cleanliness of the recent record. Given the recurring tyre advisories across multiple test cycles, particular attention should be paid to the four fitted tyres during any physical inspection, looking closely for uneven shoulder wear, cracking of the sidewall rubber, and any bulges or perishing that may not yet have reached advisory threshold. Because the front axle was flagged twice for tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, it is worth asking whether a wheel alignment check was carried out, as edge wear on both front tyres in the same year can indicate tracking deviation, worn front suspension bushes, or bent components following a kerb impact. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, feel for pulling to either side under braking, and check for vibration through the steering wheel that could point to imbalanced or deformed wheels. The 2021 lighting failure is the single most significant item in the record and warrants direct verification on inspection. With the engine running, confirm that both dipped beams, both main beams, the front position lamps, and all direction indicators illuminate immediately and reliably, and repeat the check after a few minutes to rule out intermittent contact faults. Open the nearside headlamp housing to check for any signs of moisture ingress or corrosion on the connector terminals, and examine the earth strap attachment point on the nearside front wing or inner wing structure for green-tinged oxidation. Undertrays are likely still in place given the 2020 advisory, so where possible ask for them to be removed for a visual check of the front subframe, brake pipes, and anti-roll bar drop links for any surface corrosion or weeping, and finally inspect the rear underside through the wheel arches for exhaust mounting condition and any signs of fluid residue on suspension components that the standard MOT visual would not have reached.