2014 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · FN64 VBF

The 2014 Toyota Auris presents a stable and unblemished maintenance record across all documented MOT tests. The most recent examination on 12 February 2025 at 121,738 miles recorded zero defects, continuing a pattern of clean passes stretching back to October 2021. This consistency indicates the vehicle has remained in sound mechanical order with no recurring faults, corrosion concerns, or emissions failures flagged by DVSA testers over the recorded period. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,145 miles per year, aligning closely with typical annual use for a vehicle of this age. Between October 2021 and October 2023, the car covered approximately 10,000 miles annually, suggesting regular daily use. The interval between the October 2023 and February 2025 tests spans roughly sixteen months, during which only 7,038 miles were added, indicating a possible reduction in use or a longer-than-standard testing gap. The record is sparse but entirely clean, with no failed tests or advisories to scrutinise. Despite the clean MOT history, a twelve-year-old vehicle at 121,738 miles warrants careful physical inspection of components that age and mileage degrade regardless of test outcomes. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, as these wear progressively and may not trigger a defect until failure is advanced. Brake discs and pads, tyre condition and age, and the exhaust system for corrosion deserve close attention, particularly given the slower recent mileage accumulation that can promote surface rust on brake components from standing. The underbody and structural mounting points should be examined for corrosion, as the Auris platform is generally robust but twelve years of road salt exposure can compromise subframes and suspension mounting areas. Engine and transmission mounts, coolant hoses, and the timing chain area should be inspected for age-related deterioration. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, particularly given the seventeen-month gap since the last test.