2022 Lexus NX 450H + Phev CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · YF72 FSS

Entering its fourth year of road use, this Lexus plug-in hybrid exhibits a stable baseline of mechanical roadworthiness with no recorded structural defects or safety-critical component failures. During its initial statutory inspection on 15 December 2025 at 40,343 miles, the vehicle successfully secured a pass outcome, with recorded notes confined strictly to routine consumable tyre wear and minor cosmetic glazing damage. Because this represents the sole test on the DVSA database to date, the vehicle has established an initial record free from the severe corrosion, emissions failures, or suspension degradation that can affect vehicles subjected to harsh operating conditions. The recorded odometer reading reflects an annual accumulation rate of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK driving patterns for a modern executive plug-in hybrid. This consistent level of usage indicates regular operational cycling of both the internal combustion engine and the high-voltage hybrid drivetrain, avoiding the component seizure and prolonged inactivity risks associated with heavily under-utilised vehicles. At just over 40,000 miles, the vehicle is operating within an expected wear window for chassis consumables such as brake friction material, suspension bushes, and tyres, but remains below the mileage thresholds where major mechanical overhauls are commonly required. Prospective buyers should focus immediate attention on the running gear and glass issues recorded at the last inspection. Both front tyres were formally advised for being close to the legal tread limit and exhibiting pronounced edge wear. You should physically verify whether these tyres have since been replaced with correctly rated rubber across the entire axle. Uneven edge wear on a heavy, all-wheel-drive hybrid often points to misaligned steering geometry or incorrect tyre inflation, so inspect the replacement tyres or current tread pattern carefully across inner, central, and outer shoulders. Additionally, inspect the nearside front windscreen to ensure the minor damage recorded during the test has not propagated into a structural crack that encroaches upon the primary viewing zone or interferes with forward-facing driver-assist sensors mounted behind the glass. During an extended road test, assess the vehicle for symptoms that may relate to the front-end geometry and braking systems. Release light steering pressure on a flat, straight road to confirm the vehicle tracks straight without drifting or pulling to one side, and check for any high-speed steering wheel shimmy that would indicate unbalanced wheels or tracking deviations. Apply moderate and firm brake pressure to ensure the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic friction braking is seamless, listening for any scraping or groaning that suggests worn brake pads or grooved brake discs, and feeling for any pedal pulsation that denotes lateral disc runout. Finally, ensure the electronic continuously variable transmission engages smoothly without hesitation, shuddering, or abnormal whine when switching between pure electric mode and hybrid operation.