2018 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric · YT18 LUW

The most recent MOT on 21 March 2026 resulted in a pass, but the tester noted that a child seat prevented a full inspection of all rear adult seat belts and that the off‑side front tyre showed slight damage, cracking or perishing. Across the history, brake disc wear is a recurring theme: rear discs were recorded as worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened in the 2023, 2024 (both pass and fail), and 2025 tests, and front discs showed similar wear in 2023 with front brake pads noted as wearing thin. No brake‑disc defects were mentioned in the 2026 pass, suggesting the condition has not deteriorated further since the last recorded issue. The windscreen wiper problem that caused a failure in March 2024 was cleared by the subsequent pass later that month, indicating it was repaired and has not reappeared. The tyre damage noted in 2026 is a new observation not seen in earlier tests, pointing to a developing issue rather than a long‑standing one. Mileage of 59,054 miles on an eight‑year‑old vehicle averages about 7,400 miles per year, which is typical for its age. This does not suggest unusually high or low use, so wear patterns are consistent with normal service rather than extreme hard use or prolonged storage. Overall, the mechanical trend appears stable for the brake‑disc wear, with no clear worsening, while the tyre condition shows a new concern that should be checked. When inspecting the vehicle in person, prioritize: - examining the off‑side front tyre for cracks, cuts or perishing and checking tread depth; - measuring the thickness of the front and rear brake discs and looking for pitting, scoring or excessive wear; - verifying front brake pad thickness; - testing both front and rear windscreen wipers for proper operation; - ensuring rear seat belts are accessible and functional (remove any child seat if present to inspect).