2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FM04 EYC

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 22 November 2024 at 108,394 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the four available MOT entries from 2021 to 2024, the vehicle cleared every test without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards over the period. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 22-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 86,696 miles on 6 September 2021, rising to 94,652 by 9 September 2022, then 100,884 on 15 September 2023, and 108,394 at the final test in November 2024. This equates to roughly 7,000 miles per year across the record, below the circa 4,927 annual average implied by the total, and the clean passes suggest the previous keeper kept the mechanicals in order rather than deferring consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low annual mileage combined with the vehicle's age means rubber components such as suspension bushes, track-rod gaiters, and door seals may have degraded through weathering rather than wear. Drivetrain fluids, brake caliper condition after standing periods, and underbody structural corrosion around sills and suspension mounts warrant close examination. The absence of any recorded advisories across four tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and may reflect conservative testing or genuine care. Prospective owners should verify service history and confirm tyre sidewall dates, brake disc thickness, and exhaust integrity before purchase, as these items are not always captured in a pass result.