2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · TJ54 VED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in April 2025 at 115,532 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of mechanical neglect as evidenced by a failure just one day prior to that pass. The tester identified multiple suspension failures including a worn front suspension arm bush, perished anti-roll bar linkage boots, and a rough nearside front wheel bearing. While these issues were rectified to secure the clean pass, the density of faults suggests that components are reaching the end of life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,250 miles per year to reach the current total of 115,532 miles. There is a significant gap in the records between 2016 and 2023, where the car covered roughly 46,000 miles over seven years. This suggests a period of lower usage or potential long storage, which often accounts for the perishing rubber components like the tyre noted in the March 2024 test. The recent increase in mileage to over 14,000 miles since 2023 indicates the vehicle is now in a phase of more frequent use. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure highlighted significant wear in the bushes and bearings. Check for any play in the steering or noise during transit which would indicate if the wheel bearing repair was temporary or incomplete. Given the history of pitted brake discs noted in 2015, the current state of the rotors should be verified for uneven wear or excessive corrosion. The presence of under-trays mentioned in earlier records also necessitates a visual check to ensure no structural corrosion is being hidden from the tester's view.