Highlights

Rare example of Toyota's well regarded retro off-roader
Well maintained with regular servicing
Two keepers from new
Previous keeper from 2016 to 2025
Current MOT to January 2026

The Appeal

When Toyota decided it wanted to recapture more youthful, outdoorsy buyers, you could be forgiven for imagining it would take the easy route and offer something that looked rugged, but might struggle to go anywhere. Like a sort of modern Matra Rancho. It didn’t. The resulting FJ Cruiser cleverly channelled retro themes with an altogether ‘go anywhere’ approach typical of the established Land Cruiser.

Sadly, UK buyers were denied access to this successful model, but a few FJ Cruisers have snuck in. This is one of them. It is sadly a bereavement sale. We’re told that this keeper acquired it in 2016 in Qatar, before bringing it to the UK when he relocated in 2021.

It is smartly presented in light blue with a white roof and a similarly two-tone black and blue interior. There are inevitably a few signs of use, but they are light, as you can check in the photos.

Beneath the bonnet is Toyota’s ultra-reliable 4L V6 engine mated to a 5spd gearbox with hi and low AWD functionality. As a later FJ, it has the higher 260bhp output. The vendor tells us that it has been regularly serviced throughout its life. It carries a useful MOT valid to January 2026.

The vendor says:

“Vehicle is mechanically sound, well looked after by the owner and regularly serviced.

“Great on the open road, but when running as a 4x4 it comes to life on rugged terrain.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 2014
First UK registered February 2021
The second keeper acquired it in 2016 in Qatar
He imported it to the UK and was its first keeper
He has sadly recently died
Two registered UK keepers
Current keeper since August 2025
Regularly serviced we are told
Invoices and receipts for servicing as shown in photos
Original sales invoice as shown
Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
2 keys
V5C
MOT valid to 29th January 2026 with single advisory

The Condition

Exterior finished in pale blue bodywork with white for the roof
Paintwork in good order with some light scratches advised by seller
Minor scrapes on bumpers as shown in photos
Bodywork in good order as shown
Clever pillarless four-door arrangement
Polished alloy wheels in good order with light scuffs to note
Underside as shown in photos with no structural advisories on MOT test
Two-tone blue and black leather and suede interior in good condition
Interior features blue highlights to dashboard and console areas
The vendor states the interior is in immaculate condition
Factory fitted stereo and other items fully working we are told
Fitted with ‘FJ’ branded over mats
Rugged rear load area trimmed in hardwearing plastic
Specification includes cruise control

The Mechanics

260bhp 4.0-litre V6 Dual VVTi petrol engine
5spd automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive system with hi/lo transmission
Described as mechanically sound by seller
We are told it has been regularly serviced
Minor advisory to note on current MOT

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