2001 Toyota Century 5.0L Petrol · Y161 CSB

The vehicle presents a highly roadworthy profile with a perfectly stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection on 1 October 2025 at 79,734 miles passed with zero defects or advisories recorded. This follows clean results from the 2024 and 2023 tests, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have met minimum standards without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 3,189 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 74,100 miles and October 2024 at 74,828 miles, the car covered only 728 miles, while the subsequent 4,906 miles were covered prior to the 2025 test. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long periods of stationary use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry. Despite the clean record, a buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of components susceptible to low-mileage aging. Specific attention should be paid to perished suspension bushes, split rubber, and seized brake calipers which can fail regardless of low mileage. The chassis should also be examined for structural corrosion on the underbody, as the MOT test only identifies visible rust and does not account for deep-seated oxidation in older luxury vehicles.