2011 Toyota Estima 2.4L Petrol · KS61 WFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in attention to detail. While it passed the most recent test on March 2026 at 192,912 miles, this followed a significant failure just three weeks prior. The failure at 192,892 miles revealed multiple critical issues including an inoperative engine management warning light, an insecure battery, and a track rod end with excessive play. The transition from failure to pass suggests the owner addressed only the bare minimum repairs required to pass testing rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile indicates high usage for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between January 2025 and March 2026, where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles in just 14 months. This rapid accumulation puts significant strain on the drivetrain, braking system, and aging suspension components. The clean records from 2023 and early 2024 suggest a period of better upkeep, but the recent high-frequency driving has accelerated the wear of consumable mechanical parts. A buyer must inspect the suspension and steering geometry thoroughly. The record shows recurring issues with rear axle swivel pins and bushes starting in 2025, followed by a track rod end failure in 2026. The persistent advisories for cracking and perishing tyres across the last three tests indicate that the rubber is likely failing due to age and heat cycles, regardless of tread depth. The previous failure of the engine management light also necessitates a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the system that were cleared simply to pass the MOT.