2007 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · WU07 AOF

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT, as the most recent test occurred on 7 October 2023. While that test resulted in a pass at 144,683 miles, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The car failed the day prior due to an ABS fault, a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, and a faulty stop lamp. This suggests the owner typically addresses mechanical issues only when forced by a test failure. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,615 miles per year. There is a notable stagnation in usage between October 2023 and the current date of August 2026, with the mileage remaining frozen at 144,683. This indicates the car has likely been stationary for nearly three years, which increases the risk of seized calipers, perished tyres, and battery degradation. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a chronic issue with brake pipe corrosion, flagged in June 2018, June 2019, and October 2022. The recurrence of this fault suggests the pipes may have been patched rather than fully replaced. Furthermore, the June 2019 failure for poor service and parking brake efficiency, combined with the 2020 failure for worn rear pads, indicates a history of neglecting braking consumables. Attention should also be paid to the suspension and wheel bearings. The tester flagged excessive play in the nearside front wheel bearing in June 2018 and slight play in the same component in June 2016. Given the long period of inactivity since 2023, the integrity of the rubber bushings and the current state of the tyre sidewalls should be verified to ensure no dry rot has developed.