2004 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · WH04 VTC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 83,812 miles saw the vehicle pass only after failing due to ineffective windscreen wipers and headlamp defects. While these specific issues were rectified, the recurring presence of headlamp lens degradation and missing interior seating across multiple years suggests a pattern of minimum-standard upkeep where the owner only addresses faults when they directly threaten to prevent an MOT certificate. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,810 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 78,497 miles and July 2025 at 83,812 miles, the vehicle covered 5,315 miles. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evident in the 2023 record where all four tyres showed signs of perishing and cracking despite having tread depth. Such components are suffering from age rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension and chassis closely, as the record flagged worn rear axle bushes in 2023 and perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in 2024. These faults indicate that rubber components throughout the underbody are likely brittle or failing due to time and exposure. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for corrosion on the brake discs and potential caliper seizing, which frequently affects vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. The recurring headlamp clouding suggests the lenses are oxidizing, which will eventually impede light output if not replaced or restored.