2002 Toyota Estima 2.4L Petrol · LU02 AAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 108,294 miles, it failed just one day prior due to critical issues. The failure included a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, illegal tyres, and excessive wear on the offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes. The presence of the SRS fault light is a safety concern that suggests the owner only addresses faults to prevent an MOT failure rather than performing routine diagnostic checks. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 108,294 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in usage between October 2021 and November 2025, during which the vehicle covered only 13,486 miles in four years. This low-use pattern combined with the vehicle's age often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the 2020 records flagging perishing tyres and deteriorated anti-roll bar dust covers. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record shows a recurring pattern of worn arm pins, bushes, and swivel pins across 2020 and 2025. The oil leak noted in both 2020 and 2022 requires physical verification to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak. Furthermore, the SRS warning lamp from the November 2025 failure must be confirmed as rectified to ensure the airbag system is functional. Given the history of uneven tyre wear and perished rubber, checking the state of all sidewalls for cracking and alignment issues is essential before purchase.