2005 Toyota Alphard 2.4L Petrol · YG05 BPC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent data available. The MOT test conducted on 28 September 2021 at 151,174 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed. However, as nearly five years have elapsed since this last official test, the current roadworthy status of the vehicle is unverified and requires an immediate inspection to account for years of degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between September 2019 at 134,198 miles and October 2020 at 147,321 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles, suggesting a period of higher use. The subsequent 3,853 miles recorded by the 2021 test indicates a significant drop in usage or longer intervals, which often leads to the drying of rubber components and seized seals despite low numerical mileage. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension during a physical inspection. The 2020 test flagged both offside and nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated. While these passed in the following year, rubber components on older Toyotas are prone to crack and degrade over time. The buyer must check for play in the ball joints and inspect the integrity of the arm bushings, as the weight of the Alphard puts significant stress on the front end geometry.