2017 Toyota Proace 1.6L Diesel · CE67 NRU

The Toyota Proace presents a clean MOT history over the past year, with the most recent test on January 19, 2026, at 94,403 miles showing no defects—a strong indicator of stable roadworthiness. The absence of advisories or failures in both the January 2026 and January 2025 tests suggests that any prior issues have been addressed effectively. However, the pattern of tyre-related advisories in 2024 and 2022, particularly the near-side front and rear tyres wearing close to legal limits and exhibiting edge wear or perishing, implies that previous owners may have neglected regular tyre rotation or alignment checks. The fact that these concerns resolved by 2025 indicates they were corrected, but it does highlight a past tendency to defer consumable maintenance. The vehicle’s mileage accumulation—averaging roughly 10,489 miles per year—aligns with typical usage for its age, though the gap between the November 2022 test (67,673 miles) and the January 2024 test (78,474 miles) suggests a near-year-long period without an MOT, which is unusual for a commercial or fleet vehicle. This could reflect intermittent use or a delay in testing, though the absence of defects in subsequent tests mitigates immediate concern. The most recent 7,325-mile interval between January 2025 and January 2026 is standard, reinforcing that the car is currently being maintained to pass inspection. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on the brake system, particularly the near-side front pads, which were flagged as "wearing thin" in November 2022. While no further brake-related advisories appear in later tests, binding or uneven wear could still develop, so a thorough inspection of pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper operation is essential. The suspension components—specifically the bushes and coil springs—should also be checked for wear, as edge wear on tyres in 2022 and 2024 may indicate alignment issues or uneven loading. Structural corrosion is less likely in a well-maintained Proace, but a close examination of the undercarriage, wheel arches, and rear registration plate area (where the 2021 lamp advisory originated) is prudent to rule out hidden rust or electrical faults. Finally, given the history of tyre advisories, buyers should verify that the current tyres are in sound condition, with even tread depth and no signs of cracking or separation. The absence of exhaust emissions or steering-related failures in recent tests is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic would confirm whether the vehicle’s clean MOT record reflects ongoing diligent maintenance or simply deferred repairs.