2016 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · YP66 EXD

The 2016 Lexus RX presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 September 2025 at 31,078 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly significant because it follows a test on 29 September 2023 at 26,482 miles where the tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres for cracking and perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). The subsequent two consecutive clean passes indicate those tyres were replaced and no further defects have emerged, suggesting attentive corrective action by the current keeper. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across roughly ten years the vehicle has covered just 31,078 miles, averaging approximately 3,108 miles per year. The annual increments between tests are consistent, typically adding between 2,200 and 2,400 miles each year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. The 2024 test recorded 28,843 miles and the 2025 test recorded 31,078 miles, a jump of 2,235 miles over twelve months, which aligns with the established pattern. There is no evidence of long periods of inactivity or odometer anomalies in the supplied data. Despite the low mileage, the 2023 advisory on both rear tyres is a useful diagnostic signal. Tyre perishing on a vehicle that covers so few miles per year often points to age-related deterioration rather than wear from use, meaning the rubber has been sitting and oxidising. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully, checking the date stamps on the sidewalls to confirm they are recent replacements and looking for any return of cracking, especially on the rears. The nearside rear tyre was specifically called out, so that corner deserves closer scrutiny for any underlying alignment or suspension issue that could have contributed to uneven stress on the rubber. Beyond tyres, the clean MOT record gives broad reassurance on brakes, suspension, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity across five consecutive tests. Still, a physical inspection should verify the condition of brake discs and pads, which on a low-mileage vehicle can suffer from surface corrosion from standing rather than from wear. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing consistent with age rather than mileage. The underbody and sills should be examined for corrosion, as even low-use vehicles can develop structural rust if stored in damp conditions or not undersealed properly over a decade.