2014 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · BW63 VXG

The Toyota Alphard presents a stable but incomplete maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 February 2026 at 79,499 miles, resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged wear in the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, specifically noting the trailing arm bushes on both sides were slightly worn. This is not a new problem. The same rear trailing arm bushes were flagged as worn during the previous test on 29 April 2025 at 63,190 miles. The fault has persisted across two consecutive annual tests and roughly 16,300 miles of use. While the wear has not yet escalated to a failure, the trend is one of gradual deterioration rather than resolution. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the recurring advisory suggests the rear suspension bushes are approaching the end of their serviceable life and will likely require replacement in the near term. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a vehicle of this age. Between the April 2025 test and the February 2026 test, the odometer advanced by 16,309 miles over approximately nine and a half months, equating to an annualised rate of roughly 20,600 miles. This is significantly higher than the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 6,625 miles per year. The recent uptick in usage may explain the accelerated wear on the rear suspension bushes, as higher mileage places greater cyclic loading on rubber components. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only two entries provided, limiting the ability to identify longer-term patterns or verify servicing consistency between tests. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody condition. The repeated flag for worn trailing arm bushes on both sides warrants a close check for play, cracking, or perishing in all rear suspension bushes, including the swivel pin bushes noted in the most recent test. Inspect the rear subframe and mounting points for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been used in areas prone to road salt. Given the elevated recent mileage, the condition of the rear brake discs, pads, and calipers should also be verified, as binding or uneven wear often accompanies suspension bush degradation on these vehicles. A thorough test drive over uneven surfaces will help confirm whether the rear end exhibits any knocking, vagueness, or lateral movement that would confirm the advisories.