2022 Toyota Proace City Icon 1.5L Diesel · GU22 EVN

This Toyota Proace City Icon has demonstrated an inconsistent maintenance pattern over the past year, with the most recent MOT test on 26 March 2026—just four months ago—showing a clean pass at 66,867 miles. However, the immediate preceding test on 19 March 2026, conducted just seven days earlier at 66,304 miles, resulted in a failure without any recorded defects, which is highly unusual and suggests either a procedural error or a deliberate attempt to bypass the MOT cycle. The previous test in March 2025 at 49,412 miles passed without issues, indicating that the vehicle has not experienced any recurring mechanical failures that would justify a pattern of concern. The lack of advisories or defects across all three tests implies that the tester did not identify any critical issues during inspections, though the abrupt failure in March 2026 warrants scrutiny. The recorded mileage of 66,867 miles over four years—approximately 16,717 miles annually—is significantly higher than the average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either heavy usage or prolonged periods of inactivity followed by rapid accumulation. The gap between the March 2025 test (49,412 miles) and the March 2026 failure (66,304 miles) represents just under 17,000 miles in a year, reinforcing this trend. While high mileage alone does not necessarily indicate poor maintenance, it does elevate the likelihood of accelerated wear on high-stress components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers. The absence of advisories in the most recent tests does not preclude the presence of minor wear, but it does suggest that no major structural or safety-critical failures have been overlooked in the official record. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, particularly the rear axle and bushes, as these components are prone to failure at higher mileages. The abrupt failure in March 2026, despite no defects being noted, raises questions about the vehicle’s service history—potential modifications, missed servicing intervals, or even tampering with the MOT process cannot be ruled out without further evidence. The brake system should also be thoroughly checked for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on discs and callipers, as these are common issues in vehicles with elevated mileage. Finally, a detailed inspection of the exhaust system for leaks or excessive corrosion, as well as a check for structural rust—particularly around wheel arches and sills—is essential, given the vehicle’s age and exposure history. The absence of advisories in the MOT record does not guarantee these areas are free from wear, but it does indicate that no major failures were detected during the official tests.