2022 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · BL71 VSJ

The 2022 Toyota C-HR presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 36,146 miles on 13 April 2026 with zero defects recorded. That clean result followed a same-day failure for two minor, easily rectified items: an offside front headlamp aim set too low and an insecure rear registration plate. The fact that both were addressed and passed within hours suggests prompt, responsible action rather than neglect. The only other advisory in the entire history was a deteriorated rear registration plate noted in December 2024 at 21,517 miles, which was not yet illegible and has since been resolved. No recurring mechanical, structural, or braking faults appear across the record. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. From the December 2024 test at 21,517 miles to the April 2026 test at 36,146 miles, the car covered 14,629 miles in roughly sixteen months, which aligns with the overall average of approximately 9,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or unusually heavy use. The annual testing pattern, with tests in April 2025 and April 2026, indicates regular upkeep and compliance. Given the clean mechanical record, there are no recurring fault patterns pointing to underlying wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion. The only repeated theme is the rear registration plate, flagged as insecure in April 2026 and deteriorated in December 2024, which implies the plate or its fixings may have been disturbed or poorly secured at some point. A buyer should physically inspect the plate mounting and surrounding trim for signs of damage, loose fasteners, or amateur repair. The headlamp aim fault, while minor, warrants a brief check that the aim adjusters have not been tampered with and that no suspension sag or uneven loading is present. Beyond those items, the record offers no cause for concern regarding exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or drivetrain condition. A prospective buyer should still conduct a standard in-person inspection of tyre condition, brake pad thickness, and underside corrosion, as these consumable and age-related items are not always captured in MOT advisories. The overall picture is of a well-maintained vehicle with no persistent mechanical defects and a transparent, consistent service and testing history.