2010 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · FE60 UPF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 15 May 2025 at 185,493 miles. This result represents a clean pass with no defects recorded, despite a failure just one day prior at the same mileage. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying issues immediately to ensure a valid certificate. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three years indicates a vehicle that is meeting minimum legal standards despite its high mileage. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2024, the car covered 14,993 miles, while an additional 12,879 miles were recorded in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing. The absence of significant mileage gaps in the testing history confirms that the vehicle has not suffered from periods of neglect, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components associated with the 185,000-mile mark. While the MOT record is clean of structural failures, the age and mileage necessitate a close check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear. Inspect the brake system for signs of thinning discs or binding calipers, as these are common points of fatigue on older Avensis. Given the recent failures in 2024 and 2025, verify that the specific faults which caused those failures were thoroughly addressed before concluding the purchase.