2021 Toyota Proace City Icon 1.5L Diesel · YY21 NFN

The vehicle presented a PASSED MOT test on 11 March 2026 with no failure items, although three advisories were recorded against the nearside rear tyre and the rear brake assemblies. The previous test in March 2025 was a clean pass with no defects or advisories noted, and the earlier test in August 2024 also resulted in a clean pass on the same date, following a failure that day on items relating to front wiper effectiveness and both front headlamp dipped beam operation. The presence of brake-related advisories emerging only at the most recent test suggests that the maintenance trend is now showing signs of routine wear progression on the rear braking system, which is consistent with the higher-than-average annual mileage this vehicle has accumulated. A prospective buyer should monitor whether further deterioration is reported at the next test, as the rear discs showing pitting and the pads recorded as wearing thin will require attention within the next service interval. With 61,282 miles recorded over approximately five years, this Proace City has covered around 12,256 miles per year, which is notably above average for its age band and indicates the vehicle has been in regular commercial or high-use service. This level of usage places proportionally greater mechanical demand on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if applicable, turbocharger, suspension components, and braking systems than a lower-mileage equivalent would have experienced. The mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent without any extended gaps in recording, which supports the likelihood that the odometer reading is representative of genuine use rather than periods of standing. Such sustained high running does, however, mean that consumable wear rates are accelerated, and components such as timing or auxiliary belts, brake discs, and suspension bushes will be approaching the latter portion of their service life. A physical inspection should begin with the nearside rear tyre, which was flagged at the most recent MOT as worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm tread depth and exhibiting edge wear, an indicator that warrants checking for uneven wear across the axle and inspecting the rear wheel alignment and suspension geometry. On the test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which could suggest worn bushes or tired coil springs given the mileage. The front end should also be evaluated for tracking pull or vibration under braking, as higher-mileage commercial vehicles often develop front suspension wear and uneven front tyre wear patterns. The rear brake discs showing pitting or scoring and the pads recorded as wearing thin should be physically inspected through the wheels to confirm remaining pad material and to assess disc lipping, with an allowance made for imminent replacement of both components. Given the heavy usage profile and the brake-related advisories, the prospective buyer should also verify the service book history and ensure that brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid have been changed at calendar-appropriate intervals, as time-based fluid degradation affects braking performance and cooling efficiency regardless of mileage. The headlamp and wiper failure from August 2024 should be confirmed as rectified by inspecting lamp operation on both dipped and main beam settings and checking wiper blade condition for smearing or streaking across the screen. A 12V battery health check is advisable given the vehicle age, particularly if it has spent any time unused between shifts. Finally, the underside and wheel arch liners should be examined for any signs of fluid leakage from the braking system, gearbox, or engine, and the rear brake calipers checked for binding, which is a known issue on vehicles subjected to frequent stop-start urban or light commercial use. Any corroborating evidence of these issues during inspection should be reflected in price negotiation or used to budget for imminent maintenance work.