2022 Lexus UX 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA22 UKK

With only two MOT tests on record and both returning clean passes with no advisories whatsoever, this 2022 Lexus UX presents an exceptionally tidy roadworthiness profile. The most recent assessment on 7 April 2026 recorded a pass with no defects, and the prior test on 8 April 2025 was equally clean, establishing a stable and reassuring pattern of compliance. For a premium crossover of this age, the absence of any flagged items across suspension, braking, exhaust, lighting, and structural integrity categories is notable and speaks to a vehicle that has not yet developed the wear-related issues commonly seen in cars entering their fourth and fifth years. The supporting mileage is consistent and progressive, with no abrupt jumps or anomalies that might suggest clocking or gap-filling, which further reinforces confidence in the recorded test outcomes. At 35,590 miles over approximately four years, the UX is accumulating around 8,900 miles annually, placing it squarely in the typical usage band for a privately-driven premium crossover. There is no evidence of a long standing period, which would otherwise raise concerns about brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, fluid degradation, and dried seals within the drivetrain. Equally, the mileage is not high enough to suggest the brake discs and pads, tyres, or suspension components will require imminent replacement, though these remain standard inspection items for any test drive. The progressive nature of the recorded mileages between the two tests indicates steady, real-world use rather than the long motorway stints or harsh urban cycles that can accelerate wear on specific components. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive priorities on this particular vehicle should focus on the areas most likely to be approaching wear given the mileage and age, even though the MOT history does not yet flag them. Listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the MacPherson strut top mounts, lower control arm bushes, or anti-roll bar linkages. During braking, feel for any vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, suggesting brake disc lipping or warping, and listen for any grinding or scraping that might indicate pad material nearing minimum thickness. The handbrake pull should be firm and consistent, and the auto-hold function (if equipped) should release smoothly without juddering. Steering behaviour deserves close attention: the UX should track dead straight on a flat road without pulling, and any vagueness, clonking through the column, or uneven tyre wear on the inside or outside shoulders could hint at worn tie rod ends, ball joints, or geometry that has drifted from factory settings. Inspect all four tyres for even tread depth across the full width, as any feathering or one-sided wear would point to alignment or suspension issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. Finally, check for any oil seepage around the engine and transmission bellhousing when the car is warm, and examine the underside for any early surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as these are the areas most likely to attract advisories in the next test cycle as the vehicle continues to age.