2004 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · NB53 AEZ

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 110,378 miles, but the tester recorded tyre tread approaching the legal limit and rear tyres worn on the inside edges, together with a severely deteriorated front anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover. While the test result was a pass, the presence of two critical wear items signals a shift from the previously clean record and suggests a modestly worsening trend in tyre and suspension component condition. Across the eight‑year span the mileage profile is unusually low for a 2004 model, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. At the start of 2023 the odometer read 75,666 miles; by March 2024 it had risen to 77,703 miles, an increase of just over 2,000 miles in fourteen months. The following twelve months added 13,669 miles to reach 91,372 miles in March 2025, and the next year contributed a further 19,006 miles, bringing the total to 110,378 miles at the latest test. The acceleration in mileage during the last two years contrasts with the earlier modest use and may explain the emerging tyre and anti‑roll bar wear. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the tyre condition, inspecting tread depth on all four wheels and checking for uneven wear on the rear inner edges that prompted the MOT comment. The front anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover should be examined for corrosion or cracking, as its severe deterioration could presage suspension bush failure. Visual and tactile checks of the front suspension arm pins and bushes, as well as the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, are advisable since wear was noted in 2023 and has not been recorded again. Verify headlamp operation and correct aim, recalling that lamp faults caused a failure in early 2023. Although brake performance was not flagged, a thorough brake inspection is prudent given the vehicle’s age and recent mileage surge.