2007 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FD07 JTO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive repair pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 139,286 miles resulted in a pass following a failure related to clouded headlamp lenses and a damaged windscreen. While the vehicle passed its inspection, the persistence of a non-excessive oil leak from 2023 through 2025 indicates an ongoing weeping that the owner has chosen not to address or rectify. At 139,286 miles over nineteen years, the RAV4 averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent intervals between tests, with roughly 6,500 miles covered between September 2023 and 2024, and another 6,388 miles between 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, though the low annual mileage does not exempt it from the degradation of rubber and metal components. A buyer must inspect the suspension system thoroughly, as the September 2023 test flagged all four suspension arm bushes as worn and identified fractured rear coil springs. Although these were seemingly addressed to achieve the subsequent pass, the failure of multiple bushes at once suggests the components are reaching the end of their lifespan. The recurring oil leak also requires a close look to determine if it is a simple valve cover seal issue or a sign of more significant engine gasket failure or internal compression issues. Final attention should be paid to the structural integrity and underbody corrosion, which are common failure points for this generation of Toyota RAV4. Given the advisory for a worn nearside rear tyre in 2023, the alignment should be checked to ensure the suspension is not causing uneven tyre wear. The vehicle is currently functional, but the history of mechanical wear-related failures indicates a car that is approaching a phase where larger maintenance costs may become frequent.