2003 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · NJ53 BCE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing wear-related defects. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 138,056 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding front tyres worn to the legal limit and a clouded headlamp. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase where components require more proactive attention due to age and mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2021 and April 2023, during which the vehicle covered 13,129 miles. Since then, the usage has accelerated slightly, with 49,498 miles recorded between the April 2023 test and the April 2026 test. This increase in annual mileage explains the sudden appearance of wear on rubber components and consumable items that were not present during the previous clean inspections. A buyer must focus on the suspension system, as the offside rear shock absorber has been flagged for light oil misting in two consecutive tests during 2025 and 2026. This, combined with the deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover noted in 2025, suggests the rubber seals and dampers are nearing the end of their service life. Physical inspection should check for increased leaking on the shocks and play in the ball joints to prevent mechanical failure. Additionally, the front tyres require immediate replacement due to edge wear, and the headlamp lenses should be restored to ensure light output meets safety standards.