2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · FM16 AFE

The 2016 Toyota Avensis presents as roadworthy with a clean test history. The most recent examination on 27 June 2025 at 71,122 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend remains stable across the five annual tests from June 2021 to June 2025. No advisories or mechanical faults emerged at any stage. Mileage accumulation sits at a modest 7,112 miles per year against the vehicle's ten-year life. The records show consistent yearly increments: 41,154 miles on 30 June 2021, 48,956 on 1 July 2022, 57,421 on 7 July 2023, 64,819 on 5 July 2024, and 71,122 on 27 June 2025. Such even progression indicates regular but light use, with no abrupt gaps or high-intensity periods that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or suspension components. The clean MOT slate implies previous owners adhered to scheduled servicing and replaced consumables before each test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related items not captured by MOT pass criteria. At 71,122 miles, suspension bushes and coil springs warrant tactile checks for fatigue or corrosion, though testers logged none. Brake discs and calipers may exhibit latent wear invisible without removal; the absence of binding calipers in records does not exempt them from scrutiny. A technician must inspect structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust given the 2016 manufacture. The lack of recorded exhaust emissions failures points to a healthy powertrain, yet a pre-purchase compression check remains prudent. Tyres and wiper blades show no advisory history, but rubber perishes with time regardless of mileage. This Avensis stands as a low-risk purchase on paper, provided an independent mechanic confirms the unseen basics.