2017 Toyota Alphard 3.0L Petrol · WL52 WHA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front suspension and steering systems. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 147,794 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories for worn front suspension arm bushes and a new minor exhaust leak. This follows a significant failure in July 2025 where the power steering was completely inoperative due to a leaking hose. The persistence of suspension wear suggests that while critical failures are addressed, the owner tends to perform reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year over its 23-year life. There is a gap of 7,183 miles between the June 2023 test at 133,608 miles and the July 2024 test at 140,491 miles, followed by another 7,303 miles before the August 2025 inspection. This steady accumulation indicates low annual use, which explains the aging of rubber components and bushings despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record repeatedly flags worn anti-roll bar ball joints, deteriorated dust covers, and failing lower arm bushes across three different years. Particular attention is required for the power steering rack and associated hoses, as this system has a history of seepage and total failure since 2023. The minor exhaust leak noted at the rear box should also be monitored for increasing corrosion that could progress into a structural failure.