2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · EX05 AFN

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status having passed its most recent inspection on December 11 2025 with 59,251 miles. While the history shows a clean pass, the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests the vehicle suffers from minor recurring defects that are rectified just before or during testing rather than a systemic mechanical decline or structural failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,821 miles per year. There is a significant usage gap between the December 2022 test at 57,847 miles and the August 2024 test at 59,144 miles, representing only 1,297 miles covered over nearly twenty months. This pattern of low usage often implies the vehicle sits for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and fluid breakdown, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components prone to age-related decay rather than mileage-wear. Given the age, check for perished suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and corrosion on the exhaust system or structural mounting points. The recurring failures followed by passes without recorded defects suggest that minor items like bulbs, wipers, or tyre treads are only addressed when legally necessary. Verify the brake discs for surface rust and ensure the low-frequency use has not caused the calipers to seize.