2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FE56 AOY

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 passed its most recent MOT on 26 November 2024 at 135,543 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by rapid passes at near-identical mileages, which warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,777 miles per year. The records show 104,626 miles at the November 2022 pass, rising to 124,886 miles by the November 2023 failure and 126,230 miles at the December 2023 pass, then jumping to 135,258 miles at the November 2024 failure and 135,543 miles four days later. The sparse five-entry history with no advisories across any test is unusual for this age and mileage, and the repeated fail-then-pass cycles within days at almost unchanged mileages suggest the car was presented, rejected, then cleared after minimal intervention. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle's suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe for corrosion, as the absence of advisories does not confirm freedom from wear at 135,000 miles. The November 2023 and November 2024 failures with no listed defects imply the tester identified a roadworthiness issue not captured in the summary field; verify the exact failure reasons via the full DVSA certificate. Given the twin failures, confirm there are no binding calipers, exhaust leaks, or structural integrity concerns before purchase. Prior owners presented the RAV4 for test twice and failed twice before obtaining a pass, implying either intermittent fault correction or presentation disputes. The clean December 2023 and November 2024 pass sheets should not override a hands-on check of tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and underbody condition given the vehicle's age and the irregular test pattern.