Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 283 vehicles, the 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT (2022)

283 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 283 real MOT records for the 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ is a genuinely reliable proposition—its 93.5% first-time pass rate sits well clear of the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.7% of vehicles. You're looking at a car that, on average, arrives at its MOT test with almost nothing wrong: just 0.05 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle.

At 21,084 miles median and 22,731 miles average, these cars are running light for their age, which goes some way to explaining the clean sheet, though it also means long-term durability is still unproven. If you're buying one, focus your inspection on the battery health and hybrid system components rather than conventional wear items—the MOT data won't catch electrical degradation that only shows up over years of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–28k

For context

These stats describe 283 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 283 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,330 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 24.1%

321

Grey 21.4%

285

Black 18%

240

Green 15.5%

206

White 9.6%

128

Blue 5%

Red 2.5%

Orange 2.1%

Bronze 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,084

typical

13,786

low mileage

27,790

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 13,786 and 27,790 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,786 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,786–27,790 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Lexus Nx 450h + Takumi PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 37,516 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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