2015 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric · YY65 NME

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address specific suspension component wear. The most recent test in July 2025 at 51,464 miles flagged severe deterioration on both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers. This is a recurring defect from the July 2024 test at 48,023 miles, indicating that the previous owner opted to defer these repairs despite them being highlighted for two consecutive years. At 51,464 miles, this eleven-year-old Lexus has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with intervals of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between the annual tests since 2021. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the advisories for perishing the offside rear tyres recorded between 2022 and 2023. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the anti-roll bar linkages have finally been replaced, as the repeated deterioration suggests a risk of future mechanical failure if left ignored. Given the history of tyre perishing, check the sidewalls of all tyres for dry cracking, as low-mileage vehicles suffer from age-related rubber rot before tread depth is exhausted. The absence of structural corrosion or brake issues in the record suggests the chassis integrity remains sound, but the deferred attention to minor mechanical faults warrants a cautious approach to the overall service standard.