2014 Toyota Estima 2.4L Gas bi-fuel · BX64 LLA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 124,074 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability characterized by a significant failure just one day prior. That failed test at 124,052 miles revealed multiple critical issues including a defective steering rack inner, a leaking rear shock absorber, and several electrical lamp failures. While these faults were seemingly addressed to achieve the subsequent pass, the density of mechanical failures suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old MPV, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between September 2023 and September 2024, where the vehicle covered over 31,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation likely accelerated the wear on the steering components and suspension identified in the following test cycle. Prior to this period, the vehicle was driven significantly less, often averaging under 15,000 miles annually, which explains the relatively clean records seen in the early-decade history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and front suspension due to the previous failure for excessive free play in the nearside front steering rack inner. You should check for any remaining play or knocking in the steering wheel which might indicate the repair was incomplete. The offside rear shock absorber should also be visually inspected for signs of fluid weeping or perished seals. Given the history of an engine management indicator light failure in 2025, a diagnostic scan is advisable to ensure no lingering hidden fault codes remain in the system after the bulb was replaced.