2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · CK04 YPJ

The vehicle currently presents a concerning maintenance trend showing a significant decline in condition during the latest inspection. While it passed the MOT in November 2025 at 82,675 miles, the immediate failure on that same day revealed a multitude of neglected mechanical and safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in late 2025 suggests the vehicle has moved from a proactive to a reactive maintenance cycle, where components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 82,675 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,758 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage of roughly 7,500 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by nearly 9,700 miles in the following year. While this low mileage generally suggests lighter engine wear, it often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the corroded exhaust silencer and worn shock absorber bushes noted in the 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2025 failure highlighted a binding nearside rear caliper, thin pads, and significantly worn discs, alongside a broken ABS sensor wire on the offside front. The history of worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints in 2023 and worn shock bushes in 2025 indicates the entire suspension assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Attention should also be paid to the headlamp alignment and exhaust system, as the corroded silencer is a precursor to further structural rust on the underbody.