2016 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · BJ16 ACO

The vehicle presents a highly stable maintenance profile with a clean roadworthiness history. The most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 57,816 miles initially resulted in a failure due to an inoperative reversing lamp, but the subsequent pass on the same day indicates a prompt and effective rectification of this minor electrical issue. Aside from this single, non-mechanical fault, the vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing tests without any recorded advisories or defects for several years. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 5,782 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental usage rather than long periods of dormancy. Between March 2023 and April 2024, the mileage increased from 41,717 to 50,119, and the most recent interval between April 2025 and February 2026 saw an increase of 4,190 miles. This pattern suggests regular, light use which typically reduces the risk of component seizure often seen in vehicles that sit idle for extended periods. Because the MOT history is exceptionally clean, there are no recurring mechanical trends such as worn suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, or exhaust leaks to flag. The lack of advisories regarding tyre tread or brake pad wear suggests the previous owners have addressed consumable items before they reached a critical state. A prospective buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underside for any signs of surface corrosion or fluid leaks that may not have been captured during the testing process, but the documented history provides no evidence of underlying structural or mechanical neglect.