2017 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FH17 CPX

A consistent record of passing tests with minimal mechanical intervention defines this vehicle's recent history, culminating in a clean pass on 08 December 2025. While the most recent inspection showed no defects, the record includes a brief failure in October 2025 regarding an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp, which was rectified before a subsequent pass. Aside from this minor electrical issue and a single tyre advisory in 2022, the vehicle has maintained a stable roadworthiness profile without any recorded failures related to structural integrity, braking systems, or emissions. The recorded mileage of 91,350 miles over approximately nine years indicates a usage pattern of roughly 10,150 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK average annual mileage. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been subject to regular, predictable usage rather than long periods of stationary storage or excessive high-speed motorway running. Mechanically, this level of mileage means that while primary drivetrain components are likely well within their operational lifespan, consumables such as suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and braking components will have undergone standard wear cycles consistent with this distance. Prospective buyers should pay specific attention to the tyre wear noted in the 2022 advisory, as edge wear on a nearside front tyre can sometimes indicate underlying suspension geometry issues. During a test drive, it is advisable to check for any uneven tyre wear on the front axle and to listen for any knocking or clunking sounds when navigating uneven surfaces, which could suggest wear in the suspension linkages or bushes. Additionally, the 2021 advisory regarding a front engine undertray restricting view to major components suggests that any future mechanical inspections or fluid level checks may require the temporary removal of this plastic shielding to ensure a thorough assessment of the engine bay. The recent history of a registration plate lamp failure suggests that while the vehicle is generally compliant, a thorough check of all external lighting, including indicators and brake lights, should be performed to ensure no other minor electrical bulbs have failed. Given the lack of recorded advisories for brake disc thickness, pad wear, or exhaust corrosion, the vehicle appears to have avoided the more common age-related deterioration seen in similar models, but a physical inspection of the underside for any signs of mounting or exhaust degradation remains a standard precaution.