2009 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · RO59 LXZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worrying trend of deferred suspension and brake repairs. The most recent test in March 2026 at 78,865 miles resulted in an initial failure due to lighting issues and multiple mechanical defects. While the car passed after these minor rectifications, the persistence of worn rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms and pitted rear brake discs indicates that the owner is only addressing faults once they reach an MOT-failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 78,865 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle has seen limited exposure, but it often masks age-related degradation of rubber and metal components. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the car covered only 7,940 miles, yet the tester flagged new issues such as deteriorated dust covers and corroded coil springs. This confirms that environmental factors and time are the primary drivers of wear rather than mechanical mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the tester repeatedly flagged worn rear bushes across three consecutive tests from 2025 and 2026. The corrosion noted on the rear coil springs in 2025 also requires close monitoring for structural integrity to ensure that fractures are not imminent. Furthermore, the recurring pitting and scoring on the rear brake discs since 2024 suggests the brakes are either neglected or that the vehicle sits for long periods, leading to surface oxidation that will eventually require full replacement of the rotors and pads.