2005 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · SK54 AKD

The Toyota Alphard presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 April 2026 at 95,240 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The April 2026 test followed a failure on 23 March 2026 at the identical mileage of 95,240, though the DVSA entry records no defects against that failure. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle cleared correctly eight days later with a clean sheet. Annual tests from 28 April 2023 at 89,401 miles, 24 April 2024 at 90,658 miles, and 14 May 2025 at 92,439 miles show consistent low annual use of roughly 1,000 to 2,800 miles per year. The car has covered only 95,240 miles in approximately 21 years, averaging 4,535 miles annually. The gap between the March 2026 failure and the April 2026 pass is negligible in mileage terms, and no rapid accumulation or standing-period anomalies are evident beyond the naturally low totals for the age. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as the Alphard's 2005 chassis is prone to underbody rust where road salt exposure occurs. The clean advisory history means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions were flagged, but the absence of advisories on a 21-year-old vehicle warrants scrutiny of consumable wear such as tyres and wiper blades that may simply have been omitted. Given the unexplained March 2026 failure with zero recorded defects, verify the VOSA failure notice with the seller and confirm the rectification was genuine. The low mileage implies lighter mechanical strain, yet prolonged inactivity can stiffen suspension components and degrade brake calipers through lack of use. A pre-purchase check of binding calipers and fluid condition remains prudent.