2019 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · WU69 PHN

A clean and unbroken sequence of MOT passes since first testing, culminating in a pass on 3 June 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, defines this Lexus NX as having a notably tidy roadworthiness record over the four tests shown from 2022 onwards. A single prior pass on 14 April 2026 further confirms consistency in the most recent period. The only blemishes across the entire record are advisory items, not failures, and they cluster almost entirely around tyre condition rather than any structural, braking, or suspension concern. The recurring advisory noting that under trays are fitted appears on every test from 2022 to 2025; this is not a defect but rather a reminder that certain components beneath the vehicle will be obscured from view, which has a practical bearing on any inspection. With 62,756 miles recorded on a seven-year-old vehicle, the annual accumulation works out at roughly 8,965 miles per year, a figure close to the average for a car of this age and therefore neither unusually low nor excessively high. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up for long periods, nor are there any sudden year-on-year jumps that might indicate clocking concerns or rapid accumulation between MOT visits. Mechanically, this sort of consistent moderate mileage tends to keep consumables and suspension components working within their expected wear envelope rather than suffering the prolonged stagnation that can seize brake calipers and degrade rubber components, or the heavy mileages that accelerate wear on discs, pads and bushings. As the MOT frequency in 2026 has increased to two tests within a short period, the underlying mileage profile remains steady rather than reflecting any sudden change in use. The advisories worth concentrating on are the tyre-related items, specifically the nearside front tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit on its edge in August 2025 and the offside rear tyre noted as worn on its inner edge alongside a nearside rear tyre showing damage, cracking or perishing in August 2024. Edge wear, particularly inner edge wear, is frequently a symptom of suspension geometry misalignment rather than simple age-related wear, so on a test drive the buyer should pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking, uneven steering response, or a vague, wandering feel from the front end over undulating roads. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension, particularly over speed humps and potholes, which could indicate worn suspension linkages or bushes, components that have carried 62,756 miles of typical road use. Cracking or perishing on the rear tyre sidewall should also prompt a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for any signs of UV degradation or small splits, as rubber hardens with age regardless of tread depth. For the braking system, despite no recorded advisories, the buyer should test the car firmly from speed to confirm there is no vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel that might suggest warped front discs, a common issue on SUVs that have seen mixed urban and motorway use. Cold braking feel should be firm and progressive rather than spongy, and the vehicle should pull up straight without any yaw. On the test drive, also listen for any rear brake binding, particularly after the car has been driven for some distance, which would indicate a sticking caliper and would manifest as a dragging sensation and possibly uneven rear tyre wear on inspection. Finally, given that the under trays fitted to this vehicle will obscure the view of the front subframe, engine oil filter housing, and steering rack, it is well worth asking for the trays to be removed during any pre-purchase inspection so that the subframe mounting points can be checked for corrosion and the area around the oil filter and cooler pipes inspected for any signs of weeps or staining, both of which are known areas on this generation of Lexus NX.