2018 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK18 VEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred consumable repairs. While it passed the latest test in February 2026 at 87,820 miles, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and both rear tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven inner wear. This follows an advisory from February 2025 regarding the same brake pads, suggesting that the owner consistently waits until the MOT deadline to address necessary mechanical maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a significant surge of 24,298 miles recorded between February 2025 and February 2026, which represents a period of high usage compared to the previous year's 11,784-mile interval. The clean records from 2022 and 2024 show the vehicle was previously capable, but the recent rapid increase in mileage has likely accelerated the wear on the suspension and braking components. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear suspension and alignment geometry due to the recurring inner-edge wear on the rear tyres noted in 2023 and 2026. This pattern often points to incorrect camber settings or worn control arm bushes that will prematurely consume new rubber. Furthermore, because the front brake pads have been flagged for two consecutive years, a physical inspection of the front discs is required to check for glazing or scoring caused by operating thin pads against the rotors.