2008 Toyota Estima 2.4L Hybrid electric · LW57 BTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 117,396 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a significant failure during that same month. Just three miles prior, the tester failed due to critical issues including both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, a deficient daytime running lamp, and washer jets. The subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these specific mechanical and lighting faults immediately following the initial failure. At 117,396 miles over 18 years, the Estima averages approximately 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a large MPV of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing with roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles covered between between 2022 and 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and seals that often occurs with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The 2022 test flagged play in the steering box and nearside suspension arm ball joint, while the 2025 failure highlighted the anti-roll bar links. Although these were reportedly repaired, the recurring nature of ball joint issues suggests the front end components are nearing their limit. The 2023 advisory regarding thin front brake pads necessitates that the current thickness of the remaining material be checked for uneven wear or caliper sticking. Structural attention must also be paid to the front subframe. The 2022 record noted corrosion in a prescribed mounting area. While this was not considered excessive at the time, rust on a vehicle of this age requires close monitoring to ensure structural integrity does not degrade. Additionally, the perishing inner tyres noted in 2022 indicate that the rubber may be prone to dry rot or age-related neglect, regardless of remaining tread depth.