2014 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LR14 RUC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards mechanical degradation in recent months. While the car maintained clean records between 2022 and 2024, the most recent test in February 2026 at 37,848 miles revealed significant wear issues. The tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This indicates that despite the low mileage, rubber components are now failing due to age and oxidation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old Lexus, averaging approximately 3,154 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2024, the vehicle covered only 8,315 miles, suggesting periods of minimal use. However, the interval between 2024 and 2026 saw an increase of nearly 8,000 miles. This low-frequency usage pattern often leads to dry rot in rubber hoses and seals, which aligns with the perishing tyres and deteriorated dust covers noted in the later inspections. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly. The recurring failure of the ball joint dust cover since 2025 suggests the entire offside front arm or the associated joint may require replacement to prevent premature wear of metal components. The rear brake discs noted as worn in February 2026 should be checked for thickness and surface pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from disc corrosion. Given the perishing tyres identified in 2025, a full set inspection is necessary to check for deep sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth.