2017 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RF66 HBX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 July 2025 at 31,909 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable regarding mechanical integrity, though there is a persistent and worsening issue with tyre degradation. The tester flagged the nearside and offside rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing during the 2025 test. The mileage is exceptionally low for a nine year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,545 miles per year. The record shows a steady but light increase in usage, moving from 19,388 miles in February 2020 to 31,909 miles by July 2025. This low-use profile often indicates a vehicle that has spent significant time stationary, which aligns with the specific tyre faults recorded. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of all four tyres. The MOT history shows a recurring failure to address perishing rear tyres across three consecutive tests: 19 July 2023, 16 July 2024, and 9 July 2025. This pattern suggests the previous owner neglected basic consumable replacement despite repeated warnings from the tester. Rubber components degrade over time regardless of mileage, and the presence of cracking indicates the tyres have likely exceeded their safe operational lifespan. Beyond the tyres, the mechanical record is clean. No structural corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects have been noted since 2020. The only other anomaly occurred on 21 July 2021, where engine covers obscured some components, but this did not result in a failure. A technician should verify that the brakes have not seized or suffered from surface corrosion due to the low annual mileage.