2004 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · RG04 ECN

The vehicle shows a pattern of intermittent failures followed by immediate passes, with the most recent test on 9 June 2025 showing a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a similar sequence in May 2024, where the vehicle failed before passing on the same day. While the most recent MOT result is clean, the presence of these recent failures suggests the vehicle requires periodic attention to meet minimum standards. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent rather than stable, given the repeated need for remedial work to achieve a pass in both 2024 and 2025. The recorded mileage of 122,981 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 11,180 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the MOT history between 17 January 2022 and 31 May 2024. During this period, the vehicle was not tested, which prevents a continuous view of its mechanical state over those two years. The data provided does not show specific mileage increments for each individual test, making it impossible to calculate the exact distance covered between the 2022, 2024, and 2025 inspections. Because the MOT records for 2024 and 2025 do not specify the exact nature of the defects that caused the initial failures, a physical inspection is necessary to identify potential recurring issues. A buyer should focus on common wear items that often trigger sudden failures, such as brake pad thickness, disc corrosion, or tyre tread depth. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust system is advised to ensure no structural degradation or excessive play has developed. The lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests suggests that the issues causing the previous failures were resolved. However, the absence of detailed defect descriptions in the provided history means the specific components that failed in 2024 and 2025 remain unknown. A pre-purchase inspection should include a check of the braking system for binding calipers and an assessment of the underside for any signs of significant corrosion or fluid leaks. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.