2021 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · FH21 LZD

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean outcome is consistent with the two preceding tests dated 10 May 2025 and 29 April 2024, which similarly returned pass results with no items noted. The absence of any advisories across three consecutive tests indicates that components typically subject to wear inspection, such as brake components, tyres, suspension, exhaust system, and lighting, have remained within serviceable limits at each annual assessment. The maintenance trend therefore appears stable and suggests the vehicle has been conscientiously maintained, with no accumulating minor defects that might point to deferred servicing or progressive deterioration of consumable items. The recorded mileage of 27,906 miles over approximately five years equates to an annual average of around 5,581 miles, which is notably below the typical mileage for a vehicle of this age and points to either predominantly short-trip usage or extended periods of standing between drives. Such low annual mileage generally reduces wear on high-mileage items like the clutch, drivetrain, and internal engine components, but it introduces its own set of age-related concerns. Irregular use can lead to moisture accumulation in the engine oil, flat spots or sidewall deterioration on tyres from prolonged static loading, and surface corrosion on brake discs that may cause judder or vibration on initial application after periods of standing. Given the clean MOT record and the low usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on age and standing-related deterioration rather than wear from high mileage. Tyres warrant particular attention: despite likely having ample tread depth, the sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing, cracking, or Ozone degradation typical of rubber aged five years or more, and the date of manufacture code on the sidewall should be checked, as tyres older than six years from production should generally be replaced regardless of remaining tread. The brake discs and calipers should be inspected for surface corrosion and any signs of binding or seized slide pins, which can occur when a vehicle is used infrequently; a test drive from cold should reveal whether initial brake response is uneven or accompanied by vibration. The 12V battery is another priority, as low-mileage vehicles with frequent short journeys or long standing periods commonly suffer reduced battery state of health, and a load test or printed battery report would confirm its remaining service life. Finally, attention should be directed towards the time-served fluid systems and ancillaries that degrade by calendar age rather than mileage. Engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid, and the automatic or hybrid transaxle fluid (depending on specification) should be verified as recently renewed, with supporting documentation in the service history; brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and should be renewed every two years irrespective of mileage to prevent corrosion within the brake hydraulic system. The underbody and structural components should be visually checked for any developing corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers, given the low usage may mean the vehicle has encountered harsher road conditions or moisture exposure without the benefit of regular drying through sustained driving. Verifying the completeness and authenticity of the service book stamps, along with any manufacturer warranty or extended cover remaining, would provide additional confidence in the ongoing mechanical condition of this Toyota C-HR.