2017 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SJ67 PFU

The 2017 Toyota Avensis presents a mixed maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 4 September 2025 at 78,306 miles. The vehicle passed that test, yet the tester flagged multiple advisories that point to a gradual deterioration in braking and suspension components. Both front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and both rear discs were also flagged as worn. Suspension arm pins or bushes on both front sides were noted as worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. An offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover was damaged or deteriorated, though still preventing dirt ingress. A rear child seat fitted at the time prevented full inspection of the adult seatbelt. Compared with the clean pass recorded in September 2024 at 71,931 miles, the 2025 result suggests a worsening trend in wear-related items over the most recent year. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2022 test at 46,751 miles and the September 2023 test at 63,674 miles, the car covered roughly 16,900 miles in twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use. From September 2023 to September 2024, the increase was approximately 8,257 miles, and from September 2024 to September 2025, around 6,375 miles were added. The overall annualised rate since new sits close to 8,700 miles per year, which is unremarkable for a car of this type and age. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road. A buyer inspecting this Avensis in person should pay close attention to the front and rear brake discs and pads, given the repeated disc wear advisories across multiple test dates. The pitting and scoring noted on the front discs in 2025 can compromise braking efficiency and may indicate aggressive pad contact or corrosion. Suspension arm bushes at both front corners were flagged as worn in the latest test, and the rear trailing arm bushes had already been identified as excessively worn in the failed test of 5 September 2024 at 71,929 miles. Whether those rear bushes were properly replaced or merely noted before the clean pass a week later should be verified with receipts. The damaged track rod end dust cover on the offside front is another item that demands attention, as a compromised cover accelerates joint wear and can affect steering precision. Finally, the rear seatbelt inspection was restricted during the 2025 test, so a buyer should remove any child seat and confirm the belt retracts and locks correctly.