Lexus NX 300 H buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Lexus NX 300 H costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 73 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Lexus NX 300 H
A 2021 Lexus NX 300 H typically advertises at €38,950 and a 2016 one at €21,950, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are hybrids (96%). At the NCT, the 2015–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. Every one with a known engine has the 2.5 hybrid, and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Lexus NX 300 H's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Lexus NX 300 H prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | €38,950 | 86k km | 8 |
| 2020 | €33,950 | 97k km | 8 |
| 2019 | €31,950 | 97k km | 15 |
| 2018 | €28,950 | 110k km | 11 |
| 2017 | €23,000 | 145k km | 10 |
| 2016 | €21,950 | 127k km | 5 |
| 2015 | €18,000 | 153k km | 7 |
Lexus NX 300 H NCT pass rate
How often Lexus NX 300 Hs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 83% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 84% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 84% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 76% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Lexus NX 300 H fails: safety equipment (5.8% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (5.8% of tests), lights & electrics (5.2% of tests), chassis & body (rust) (1.2% of tests, more than most cars).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Wiper blades for the Lexus NX 300 HTyre tread depth gaugeBulbs for the Lexus NX 300 H
Common Lexus NX 300 H problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€270 | 69 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts and upgrades for the Lexus NX 300 H
Parts for the Lexus NX 300 H on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →
OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0; Arp, Public domain.
Upgrades for the Lexus NX 300 H
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the Lexus NX 300 HSee on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Before you buy a used Lexus NX 300 H
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.