2021 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric · LP21 UBZ

The 2021 Lexus NX presents a stable and improving roadworthiness picture, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 8 January 2026 at 31,732 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows two consecutive earlier tests where the tester flagged multiple tyre condition advisories, suggesting the previous owner addressed those issues promptly rather than letting them persist. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, not worsening, and the vehicle currently meets all DVSA standards without any identified defects. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a five-year-old vehicle, sitting at roughly 6,346 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 8,344 miles between the January 2024 test at 16,227 miles and the January 2025 test at 24,571 miles, which is a steeper annual rise than the overall average but still within normal parameters for a vehicle transitioning from light to more regular use. The final 7,161 miles added between January 2025 and January 2026 is consistent with sustained, unremarkable daily driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would raise concerns about clocking or long-term standing. The recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 tests is tyre condition, specifically perishing, cracking, and punctures affecting both axles. The 2025 test flagged all four rear tyre-related items simultaneously, including a nail in the nearside rear and multiple cuts, which points to a period of neglected basic upkeep before being rectified ahead of the 2026 test. A buyer should still inspect the current tyre sidewalls carefully for any renewed signs of age-related perishing, given the vehicle is now over five years old and tyre rubber degrades with time as well as mileage. The spare tyre, if present, deserves a check too, as puncture history on this vehicle suggests it may have been used and potentially neglected. Beyond tyres, the clean 2026 result means no suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects were identified at the most recent inspection. Still, a prospective buyer should physically verify the condition of brake discs and pads, suspension bushes and coil springs, and the underside for any early signs of corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes. The absence of current advisories is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent on any vehicle with a history of repeated minor defects, even when those defects have since been resolved.