2018 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · ND18 JZM

The 2018 Lexus NX presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 4 July 2025 at 57,542 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects. That clean bill of health is significant because it followed a failed test just one year earlier in July 2024, where the tester flagged five separate issues including contaminated brake fluid, a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, an incorrectly aimed headlamp, a defective central rear wiper blade, and a parking brake operating below minimum efficiency. The fact that all five defects were rectified before the retest and have not recurred suggests the previous owner addressed the faults promptly rather than allowing them to persist. The 2023 record tells a similar story: a failed test on 3 August 2023 at 43,384 miles for an insecure rear registration plate, a perishing offside front tyre, and a damaged nearside front tyre with exposed ply or cords, followed by a clean pass the very next day on 4 August 2023. This pattern of failing and immediately correcting defects points to a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable working order rather than neglected. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,193 miles per year over eight years sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. The car covered approximately 6,281 miles between the August 2023 test at 43,384 miles and the July 2024 test at 49,665 miles, then added a further 7,877 miles in the twelve months leading to the July 2025 pass at 57,542 miles. That second interval is slightly higher but remains within normal parameters for a vehicle used for regular commuting or mixed driving. There is no evidence of the car sitting idle for extended periods, which can cause its own problems such as seized brakes, perished rubber components, and flat-spotted tyres. A buyer inspecting this NX in person should focus on the areas that have historically drawn attention. The braking system warrants close scrutiny. Contaminated brake fluid and a parking brake falling below efficiency standards both appeared on the July 2024 failure, so checking the condition of the brake discs, pads, calipers, and fluid is advisable. Look for signs of binding calipers or uneven pad wear, and confirm the parking brake holds firmly on a gradient. The tyre pressure monitoring system was flagged as malfunctioning or inoperative during that same test, so verifying that the TPMS warning light functions correctly and that all sensor readings are live would be prudent. The July 2023 failure revealed a tyre with damaged cords on the nearside front, which raises a question about wheel alignment or kerbing damage. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and check the sidewalls for fresh cracking or bulging. The headlamp aim was recorded as too high on the offside front in 2024, so confirming that both headlamps are correctly aligned and that the self-levelling system, if fitted, operates as intended would round out a thorough pre-purchase check.