2007 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · YH07 UCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with brake system corrosion. The most recent MOT test conducted in December 2023 at 118,956 miles identified corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe and slight corrosion to the offside rear hose ferrule. This follows a pattern seen in January 2021 where both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes failed for similar corrosion. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the persistence of oxidation in the braking lines suggests an environment or usage pattern that accelerates metal degradation. At approximately 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 118,956 miles represents an annual average of roughly 6,200 miles, which is consistent with low-to-moderate domestic use. The data shows steady usage, with approximately 5,600 miles covered between April 2019 and January 2021, and another 6,700 miles between January 2021 and November 2022. There is no significant gap in usage that would suggest the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, though the interval between the last test in December 2023 and the current date of June 2026 means the MOT is now significantly overdue. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the entirety of the braking system to ensure the corrosion noted in previous tests has not spread to other lines. Given the history of corroded pipes, a thorough check of the rear brake lines and flexible hoses is necessary to identify any further structural thinning of the metalwork. Additionally, the 2021 failure for low tyre tread depth and a blown bulb indicates a past lapse in basic consumable maintenance, so the current state of the tyres and all lighting assemblies should be verified to ensure the owner is maintaining basic safety standards.