2011 Toyota Estima 2.4L Petrol · FX60 VMH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean MOT pass in April 2026 at 91,554 miles with no recorded defects. While the most recent test indicates the car is in a good state, the maintenance trend over the previous twenty months shows a fluctuating trajectory toward proactive repair. The owner addressed significant mechanical and safety issues identified during the 2025 failure, moving the vehicle from a state of multiple defects to a clean record in the latest annual inspection. At 91,554 miles over 15 years, the Estima averages approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with low-mileage usage for a large MPV. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 7,200 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 7,400 miles covered in the last year. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and seals. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the steering and suspension systems due to recurring faults. The tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in 2025, and anti-roll bar linkage components showed deterioration in both 2024 and 2025. Although the rear sub-frame pins and bushes were noted as worn in 2025, they did not cause a failure, yet the structural integrity of the sub-frame should be checked for corrosion to ensure it has not progressed beyond the noted wear. The 2025 failure regarding the gas tank wiring and pipe rubbing on an open cut floor is a critical safety concern that requires visual verification to ensure the repair was structurally permanent and that no fuel line damage exists. Additionally, the history shows a pattern of perishing and uneven tyre wear between 2023 and 2025. The buyer should inspect the current tyres for sidewall cracking and ensure the wheel alignment is correct to prevent the previous edge-wear issues faults recurring recurring.