2004 Toyota Noah 2.0L Petrol · LP04 UCM

The 2004 Toyota Noah presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in consecutive clean passes. The most recent test on 3 April 2025 at 177,182 miles recorded zero defects, and the preceding test on 6 June 2024 at 175,046 miles was also entirely clean. This marks a clear resolution of the multiple faults flagged during the 2023 cycle. The vehicle appears to have received attentive mechanical care in the last two years, moving from a pattern of minor neglect to full compliance. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between 6 June 2024 and 3 April 2025, the odometer advanced just 2,136 miles, indicating very light recent use. Broader analysis shows the vehicle covered 13,344 miles between 15 January 2022 and 30 May 2023, averaging roughly 9,000 miles per year. The overall annualised figure of approximately 8,054 miles is typical for a family-oriented MPV of this vintage. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, suggesting continuous rather than sporadic use. Despite the clean recent record, the 2023 failure and subsequent pass reveal a period where basic consumable upkeep was neglected. The tester flagged perished rear tyres and front tyres worn to the legal limit on the same date the vehicle failed for a missing central rear seat buckle and defective wiper blade. This combination suggests deferred maintenance rather than a single isolated issue. A buyer should inspect the current tyre condition carefully, including sidewalls for age-related cracking, given the vehicle's low recent mileage and the likelihood of prolonged stationary periods. The spare tyre, if present, should also be checked for perishing. Structurally, the absence of corrosion or suspension advisories across all recorded tests is encouraging for a 22-year-old vehicle. The single child seat restriction noted in January 2022 was an inspection limitation rather than a mechanical fault. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough underbody inspection for surface rust or weakened mounting points, particularly around suspension subframes and sills, as these vehicles often see high-load family use. The binding or dragging brakes sometimes seen on low-mileage MPVs left standing should be tested on a road drive, even though no such fault appeared in the last two MOT records.