2021 Toyota Proace Icon EV Electricity · SW21 VYG

The 2021 Toyota Proace Icon EV holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 27 August 2025, recorded at 69,683 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a notable cluster of defects at that most recent test cycle. On 26 August 2025, the vehicle failed with a nail in the nearside rear tyre, a deep cut exposing ply or cords on the offside front tyre, and two failed lighting units on the offside front. The following day, after remedial work, it passed, though the tester still flagged brake fluid sitting close to minimum and a deteriorated front registration plate. The lighting and tyre faults were clearly addressed between the fail and pass, which suggests reactive rather than proactive upkeep. Brake fluid sitting at minimum at the pass test is a minor advisory worth monitoring, as it may indicate a system that has not been flushed on schedule or a slow leak developing somewhere in the hydraulic circuit. Mileage accumulation tells an unusual story. Between the clean pass on 27 August 2024 at 50,328 miles and the August 2025 tests at 69,683 miles, the vehicle covered 19,355 miles in a single year. That is a sharp jump from the roughly 13,937 miles per year average implied by the vehicle's age. The record shows no intermediate tests to confirm whether that mileage built up steadily or arrived in a concentrated burst. High annual mileage on an electric van typically means heavy use in stop-start urban delivery work, which accelerates wear on consumables like tyres, brake components, and suspension bushes. The absence of any advisories on the 2024 test at 50,328 miles suggests the vehicle was in reasonable condition before that intensive year of use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front axle and braking system. The offside front tyre was cut deep enough to reach the cords, and both the position lamp and daytime running lamp failed on that same corner. That combination raises the possibility of impact damage or a poorly repaired kerb strike, so check the wheel rim for distortion, the tracking for uneven wear patterns, and the front suspension bushes and ball joints for play. The brake fluid reading at minimum on the pass certificate demands a close look at the fluid reservoir, the condition of the brake pads and discs, and any signs of weeping from calipers or the master cylinder. Electric vans use regenerative braking, which can mask mechanical brake deterioration until it becomes severe, so do not assume the friction components are in good order simply because the vehicle drives smoothly. Inspect the underbody and sills carefully for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and the battery casing, as high-mileage commercial use often exposes the vehicle to road salt and standing water. The deteriorated front registration plate is cosmetic but worth replacing to avoid future advisories.