2002 Toyota Crown 2.5L Petrol · LO52 BHW

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 11 June 2025 at 81,413 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to November 2020, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has experienced very little mechanical degradation. The mileage is remarkably low for a 24 year old car, averaging roughly 3,392 miles per year. Between November 2020 and June 2025, the odometer moved from 78,058 to 81,413 miles, a total increase of only 3,355 miles over nearly five years. This confirms the car has spent significant periods stationary or in very light use, which explains the lack of wear-and-tear defects in the official records. While the MOT history is flawless, the low usage pattern introduces specific risks that the DVSA tests may not fully capture. A buyer should manually inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and check for binding calipers caused by long periods of inactivity. The tyres should be checked for flat spots or age-related cracking, as rubber perishes over time regardless of tread depth. Attention should also be paid to the suspension bushes and engine seals. Rubber components often dry out and crack when a vehicle is not driven regularly. A physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion is advised, as the lack of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of surface rust on a chassis of this age.