2009 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · FE59 AFX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by four consecutive clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on November 12, 2025 at 120,963 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety and emissions standards. This trend of clean results following a failure in late 2022 suggests that the previous owner addressed necessary repairs and has since maintained a consistent standard of upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,115 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 8,038 miles, while the most recent year saw 12,682 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly for trips rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent rubber degradation and brake corrosion. The lack of significant mileage spikes indicates a predictable wear pattern on components that have been subjected to consistent load. While the recent history is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common failure points associated with this age and model. Given the 120,000-mile mark, close attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs for excessive play, as these often perish at this mileage. The chassis should also be inspected for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and mounting points, as MOT testers only flag surface rust once it compromises the structural integrity. Testing the braking system for binding calipers or thin discs will ensure that the clean MOT record reflects the actual mechanical state of the stopping hardware.