2017 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · SE17 WFV

The Toyota C-HR currently holds a valid MOT issued on 24 April 2026 at 54,907 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The vehicle failed the previous day, 23 April 2026, on four items including a fractured offside rear coil spring, a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, and ineffective windscreen washers and wipers. All four defects were rectified within 24 hours, which indicates a responsive owner addressing safety-critical faults promptly. The coil spring fracture is the most significant finding, as a broken spring directly compromises suspension geometry, ride height, and handling stability. Its immediate repair suggests the structural integrity of the rear suspension has been restored, though the underlying cause of the fracture warrants closer inspection. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car covered 4,635 miles between the April 2025 test at 50,272 miles and the April 2026 test at 54,907 miles, maintaining the long-term average of roughly 6,100 miles per year. Earlier records show 4,635 miles added between April 2024 and April 2025, and 4,635 miles between July 2023 and April 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The annual mileage pattern suggests steady, regular use rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage driving. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension assembly. The fractured offside rear coil spring flagged on 23 April 2026 raises questions about the condition of the nearside rear spring and the matching front springs. Look for uneven ride height, fresh paint or corrosion around spring seats, and any signs of uneven tyre wear that could indicate the suspension sat misaligned for a period before repair. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault also demands attention. Verify the TPMS warning light behaviour on ignition and check whether the sensors are original or aftermarket replacements. The advisory from 4 July 2023 regarding cracking to both rear tyres, while not a failure, signals that the rubber on the rear axle may have aged prematurely. Inspect the current rear tyres carefully for sidewall perishing, especially if the same tyres remain fitted. The front wiper and washer faults were minor consumable issues, but confirm the wiper blades have been replaced and the washer jets are functioning correctly, as neglected washer systems can mask deeper electrical faults in the wiper motor or body control module.