2022 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AX22 AXD

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 6 July 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and the prior test on 14 July 2025 also resulted in a clean pass. While the recorded test history is limited to these two successive passes, the absence of any advisories, warnings, or failed items across consecutive examinations suggests a stable maintenance trend with no obvious deterioration in roadworthiness between tests. For a prospective buyer, this consistency is a reassuring indicator that the vehicle has not presented any borderline or developing issues at the official inspection points, although it should be noted that a clean MOT record only reflects the condition at the moment of testing and does not guarantee the mechanical state of components that may subsequently have deteriorated. With 27,907 miles recorded over approximately four years of service, the vehicle is averaging around 6,977 miles per year, which sits broadly within the typical usage band for its age and class. This rate of accumulation is neither excessively low nor unusually high, suggesting the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left standing for prolonged periods, which is generally beneficial for preserving drivetrain, brake, and battery health. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage between the two MOT tests that would raise suspicion of clock tampering or extended periods of inactivity, and the modest year-on-year increase is consistent with steady, moderate use. From a mechanical perspective, this usage profile implies that major wear items such as brake friction materials, tyres, and suspension components should still have a reasonable service life remaining, though they will inevitably be closer to replacement than they would be on a high-mileage equivalent driven for the same duration. Given the clean MOT history and moderate mileage, a prospective buyer should still carry out a number of age- and usage-appropriate physical checks before purchase. Tyres should be inspected for both tread depth and, importantly, sidewall condition, as tyres fitted at the factory or early in the vehicle's life may now be approaching six years of age and could exhibit perishing or cracking of the rubber compound even if the tread remains adequate. The 12-volt battery should be tested for cranking performance and state of charge, as batteries on vehicles of this age can begin to lose capacity, particularly if the vehicle has spent any extended periods standing or has been subject to short journey use that prevents full recharging. Brake discs, particularly on a vehicle that may have experienced periods of light use or wet-weather storage, can develop surface corrosion; this is usually cleared through normal braking but if a caliper has seized the vehicle may pull to one side under braking, so a thorough test drive should include a firm stop from moderate speed to check for any shudder, pulling, or grinding. A road test should also include listening carefully for any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or top mounts, and paying attention to the steering for any vagueness or knocking through the rack that might suggest worn tie rod ends or track rod bushes. Although the MOT record does not flag any exhaust or emissions concerns, it is prudent to check for any unusual exhaust smoke on start-up or under load, particularly blue smoke indicating oil consumption or black smoke suggesting fuelling issues. Finally, although not MOT-testable, the buyer should verify that the service book is fully stamped at the appropriate intervals and that the timing chain or belt, along with brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable, have been changed in line with Toyota's time- or mileage-based recommendations, as these calendar-driven services are not assessed at MOT and are essential for long-term reliability of a vehicle at this stage of its life.