2020 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · J66 ECM

The Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 19,917 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening conditions or recurring defects across its six-year life. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 2020 model. The odometer climbed from 10,791 miles at the 15 February 2023 test to 13,960 miles on 5 February 2024, then 18,295 miles on 18 February 2025, reaching 19,917 miles by February 2026. That averages roughly 3,320 miles per year. The clean record with no gaps shows the previous owner kept the car serviced and tested on schedule, though long periods of standing implied by low annual mileage can allow tyres, brake calipers, and suspension bushes to degrade without obvious wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low-mileage cars left idle often develop perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and lightly corroded brake discs that a pass test will not always flag. Examine the suspension arms, coil springs, and underbody for corrosion, and confirm the braking system is free from binding after storage. Given the sparse, fault-free history, the RAV4 shows no evidence of skipped consumable replacement or structural neglect. The consistent annual passes at low mileage suggest a careful single-keeper pattern, but an independent pre-purchase check remains prudent on any six-year-old vehicle.