2006 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · EY06 AEN

The 2025‑09‑04 MOT at 119,043 miles recorded a pass, but the near‑side front brake pads were noted as wearing thin. The earlier 2025‑08‑26 test, also at 118,983 miles, failed on multiple counts: excessive chassis corrosion on both sides, a missing exhaust shield creating fire risk, tyre tread below the legal limit, incorrect headlamp aim and worn brake pads. These recurring faults, together with the structural rust, indicate a worsening maintenance trend rather than stabilisation. The vehicle’s annual mileage of about 5,950 miles is low for a 20‑year‑old model, yet the odometer shows a steady increase from 62,390 miles in June 2014 to 119,043 miles in September 2025, with a brief dip to 36,443 miles in February 2009 that likely reflects a recording error; overall the mileage pattern suggests limited use with occasional longer intervals of inactivity. A buyer should therefore examine the chassis for rust beyond the documented areas, inspect the rear coil spring and suspension bushes for cracks or binding, verify brake pad thickness and caliper operation, and assess tyre tread depth, side‑wall condition and tread wear, given previous reports of split rear side walls and a broken coil spring. Additional inspection of the exhaust system for missing shields, headlamp alignment and wiper blade effectiveness will confirm whether the recent pass reflects genuine repair or merely a temporary clearance of the listed defects.