2017 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FG66 YHF

A pattern of tyre-related advisories and one dangerous failure emerges as the defining mechanical thread in this C-HR's MOT history, despite otherwise consistent passes. Across eight recorded tests spanning 2021 to 2026, the vehicle has passed on every occasion save for a single failure on 17 September 2024, where both front tyres were recorded with tread depth below the 1.6mm statutory minimum and categorised as Dangerous. The same inspection flagged matching rear-tyre perishing advisories, and those same rear-tyre perishing advisories reappeared as advisories on the subsequent pass later that same day, and returned again in the 2024 pass record. Earlier, in April 2022 and September 2022, the nearside rear tyre attracted advisories for perishing and edge wear respectively. Aside from this chronic tyre pattern, no other mechanical, structural, brake, suspension, or emissions defects have been recorded, and the two most recent tests in September 2025 and September 2026 returned clean passes with no advisories at all, suggesting that the tyre issues have not recurred in the immediate past. The recorded mileage of 159,887 against a 2017 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 17,765 miles, which is notably high for a vehicle of this age and well above the typical 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year seen on comparable C-HRs. The MOT records show no unusual gaps or sudden jumps in the implied mileage progression between annual tests, indicating consistent year-round use rather than intermittent or seasonal driving. Mechanically, this high sustained mileage places greater cumulative demand on the consumables and wear-item groups: front and rear brake pads and discs, coil springs and suspension bushes, the anti-roll bar linkages, the engine and gearbox mounts, and the clutch or transmission components on the hybrid drivetrain. Even though none of these items have yet appeared as advisories or failures, the elevated mileage means they will inevitably be closer to the end of their service life than the odometer alone might suggest on a lower-mileage example. The persistent tyre findings warrant particular attention during a pre-purchase inspection. The Dangerous failure on both front tyres in 2024 indicates that the vehicle was being driven with legally and safety-critical tread deficiency, so a prospective buyer should examine the current set closely, confirming uniform tread depth across the full width of each tyre, checking the inner and outer shoulders for uneven wear which can point to alignment or suspension geometry issues, and inspecting the sidewalls for any cracking, bulges, or perishing consistent with age. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or steering-wheel vibration at speed which can indicate a deformed tyre or wheel imbalance, and check that the vehicle tracks straight without pulling to either side. The rear-tyre perishing advisories repeated over several years also suggest the car may have been stored or driven in conditions that accelerate rubber degradation, so inspect the spare and confirm the production date of any replacement rubber. Given the high mileage, a thorough physical inspection should concentrate on the components that accumulate wear proportionally to distance covered. On the test route, any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps or potholes could indicate worn droplinks, top mounts, or control arm bushes; creaks from the rear under load may suggest coil spring fatigue or trailing arm bushes beginning to deteriorate. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no judder through the pedal or steering wheel under firm stops, which would point to warped front discs. The hybrid system should transition smoothly between electric and petrol propulsion with no warning lamps illuminated on the dashboard, and a cold start should be clean without excessive smoke. A lift on a ramp at a trusted garage is advisable to check for oil weeping from the engine or transmission seals, condition of the brake lines and caliper slides, integrity of the exhaust hangers and undertrays, and any surface corrosion beginning to form on the rear subframe or suspension mounting points, none of which have yet appeared in the MOT data but become increasingly relevant at this mileage.