2015 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric · YR15 NTT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the latest test in November 2025 at 96,640 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding perished tyre rubber and a dashboard warning for the bonnet release mechanism. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that components are now beginning to age despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of distance, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between November 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 5,200 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This regularity suggests the car is not sitting stationary for long periods, which often leads to the type of degradation of rubber-based components noted in the most recent inspection report. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension geometry specifically, as the October 2024 failure for an offside rear tyre worn excessively on the inner edge indicates a potential alignment issue or a worn suspension bushing. The presence of cracking and perishing on both the nearside rear and offside front tyres in 2025 suggests the tyres are aged beyond their optimal life, requiring immediate replacement to prevent structural failure. Additionally, the faulty bonnet release sensor should be checked to ensure it is merely a simple switch fault rather than a mechanical failure that could prevent the hood from opening in an emergency.