TOYOTA MR22003 · 1.8L PETROL

The most recent MOT from June 2025 was a pass with no defects recorded. However, this pass followed a failure just one day earlier, which was caused by a fractured offside front coil spring and an ineffective nearside windscreen wiper. The vehicle's maintenance trend appears to be moving from stable to showing more frequent defects. While the 2022 and 2023 MOT results were completely clean, the last two years have seen a pattern of issues, including a binding nearside front brake and a nail in a tyre in 2024, followed by the spring failure in 2025. The mileage is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,843 miles per year. While this suggests minimal mechanical wear from high-speed or high-volume driving, such low usage can also imply long periods of the vehicle standing still. This possibility of under-use is consistent with the binding brake issue recorded in 2024. When inspecting the car in person, you should first check the condition of the suspension components, specifically looking for any signs of damage or corrosion on the springs. You should also thoroughly test the braking system to ensure no components are sticking and inspect the condition of all rubber seals and wiper components.