2017 Toyota Proace 1.6L Diesel · SL17 BYF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the latest test in September 2025 at 71,958 miles, this followed a significant failure just ten days prior at 71,913 miles. That failure highlighted multiple critical issues including fractured coil springs, a worn ball joint, and a deteriorated CV boot. Although these were rectified, the frequency of faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a gap of over 9,000 miles between the June 2024 test at 60,852 miles and the September 2025 test at 71,913 miles. This interval shows regular use, yet the recurring presence of an oil leak advisory across every test since 2024 indicates a persistent mechanical issue that has not been fully resolved or diagnosed, despite the vehicle's age. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows repeated worn arm bushes and ball joints across different years. The fractured rear coil springs noted in 2025 are a sign of high stress on the chassis components, which should be checked for further fatigue-related wear. The persistent oil leak requires a professional inspection to determine if it is a minor gasket weep or a more significant engine seal. Additionally, the previous inoperative engine management light in September 2025 suggests that electrical faults may have been cleared with a code rather than the underlying sensor issue being permanently fixed.