2005 Toyota Ipsum 2.4L Petrol · LE05 BMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 88,289 miles passed, the advisory noted a worn front suspension arm pin or bush. This followed a failure just two weeks prior where the same suspension issue was flagged alongside a structural tyre failure and an inoperative light. The recurring pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical and electrical defects once they result in a formal MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. The data shows very little movement between annual tests, with only 145 miles recorded between June 2024 and June 2025, and 3,514 miles in the year prior to that. This extremely low rate of use often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking of tyres noted in 2023 and the subsequent structural tear found in 2025. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the worn control arm bushes have appeared as a recurring fault across multiple tests. The history of poor tyre condition and structural damage indicates that the rubber may be suffering from age-related rot rather than just tread wear. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system is essential, as stationary vehicles are prone to accelerated surface rust over long periods.