2002 Toyota Alphard 3.0L Petrol · NT52 VFD

The Alphard presents a stable and improving maintenance picture heading into mid-2026. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 162,322 miles returned a completely clean pass with zero defects, a marked contrast to the failures and advisories recorded in previous years. This suggests the last keeper addressed the mechanical issues that caused the November 2022 failure. The trajectory from a failed test with steering and suspension faults to two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2026 indicates resolving rather than worsening defects. The vehicle appears to be in sound structural and mechanical order as of its last inspection, just five months ago. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 24-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2022 test at 152,319 miles and the January 2026 test at 162,322 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles across nearly three and a half years, which equates to under 3,000 miles annually during that window. Before that, the annual pace was closer to the 6,763-mile lifetime average, with 3,777 miles added between January 2024 and January 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The recent slowdown in mileage is typical for an ageing MPV and reduces concern about accelerated wear on drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should still inspect several areas closely despite the clean 2026 result. The November 2022 failure flagged an insecure steering rack and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, and the January 2025 advisory noted power steering component seepage. These are related systems, and while the 2026 pass suggests repairs were carried out, a physical inspection of the steering rack mounting points, track rod ends, and power steering fluid lines is warranted to confirm the integrity of those fixes. The front suspension bushes and lower arm assemblies should be checked for play, especially given the age and mileage. The 2025 advisory also flagged the nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge, which points to possible tracking or camber misalignment that may or may not have been corrected before the 2026 test. The braking system has shown consistent consumable wear across multiple tests, with front and rear pads noted as wearing thin in February 2023. This is normal for the mileage but confirms the vehicle has been used regularly enough to wear through pad sets. A buyer should verify the condition of the brake discs, calipers, and pads at all four corners, paying attention to any uneven wear or binding that could indicate caliper seizure. Headlamp aim was flagged as obviously incorrect on both sides in November 2022, another defect that appears to have been resolved given the subsequent passes, but a quick beam alignment check is sensible. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has moved from a period of neglect into proper upkeep, though the earlier faults justify a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the steering, suspension, and braking systems.