2013 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · FG63 CMF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 117,871 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior where multiple critical and comfort defects were identified. The presence of thin offside front brake pads and heavily worn front anti-roll bar bushes in the 2025 test suggests that components are only being addressed once they threaten an MOT pass, rather than being replaced during routine servicing. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 81,296 miles and September 2024 at 106,050 miles, the vehicle covered over 24,000 miles with a clean record and no recorded defects. However, the jump of 11,821 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests coincides with the appearance of significant mechanical wear, suggesting the vehicle is now entering a phase where suspension and braking components require frequent attention. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The recurring mention of worn anti-roll bar bushes and thinning brake pads necessitates a physical check for play in the suspension arms and to ensure the brake calipers are not seizing. Furthermore, the 2022 advisory regarding inner-edge tyre wear on the nearside rear indicates a past alignment issue or worn shocks, which should be verified against the current set of tyres to ensure they are not scrubbing prematurely. Additionally, verify that the missing rear seat belt buckle noted in the 2025 failure has been replaced and that the tyre pressure monitoring system is fully functional.