2021 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · FT21 ADV
2021 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 25,046 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT21 ADV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 25,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT21 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Toyota Rav4 (FT21 ADV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FT21 ADV Mileage History
- 05/06/202417,174 mi
- 03/06/202521,051 mi+3,877 mi
- 02/06/202625,019 mi+3,968 mi
- 03/06/202625,046 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 3,949 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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