2017 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · FX67 YNJ

This 2017 Toyota Avensis has covered an exceptionally high 345,073 miles, averaging roughly 38,341 miles per year. This level of usage is far beyond the typical expectation for a vehicle of this age, suggesting it has likely spent the vast majority of its life operating as a high-mileage fleet or taxi vehicle. While the car has maintained a consistent MOT record, the sheer volume of miles indicates that almost every mechanical component has been subjected to significant, prolonged stress. The most recent MOT history shows a concerning shift in the vehicle's condition. While the car passed its test on May 22, 2026, it failed just one week earlier due to critical safety issues, including a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage. These failures, combined with the recurring advisory regarding inner-edge wear on both rear tyres, suggest that the suspension and alignment systems are struggling under the strain of the vehicle's heavy usage. The trend appears to be worsening. After a period of clean MOT passes throughout 2025 and early 2026, the sudden emergence of suspension-related defects and tyre wear issues indicates that the vehicle is reaching a point where major components are beginning to fail due to fatigue. The insecure heat shield noted in the most recent test is a minor issue, but it reinforces the pattern of parts loosening or degrading after hundreds of thousands of miles of road vibration. Given the extreme mileage, you should approach this purchase with significant caution.