2022 Toyota C-HR GR Sport HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GJ22 ENG

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 24 December 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents a clean outcome and indicates that all statutory roadworthiness items met the required standard at that time. The preceding test on 8 May 2025 also resulted in a pass, though an advisory was issued concerning the offside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit and showing wear on the inner edge. With only two tests on record and both resulting in passes, the maintenance trend cannot be described as either worsening or improving with statistical certainty, but the absence of structural, braking, or suspension advisories across the documented history is a positive indicator of overall mechanical upkeep. The advisory related specifically to a single tyre suggests that uneven wear rather than general component degradation was the primary concern at that test. With 28,751 miles recorded over approximately four years of service, the vehicle has covered around 7,188 miles annually. This usage rate is broadly consistent with typical UK motoring patterns for a modern crossover of this class and does not suggest either excessive high-mileage wear or extended periods of standing that could promote corrosion or fluid degradation. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage progression that would raise immediate concern about prolonged inactivity, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid accumulation that would imply motorway-fleet levels of wear on the clutch, brakes, or suspension. For a hybrid powertrain of this age, this mileage profile is generally favourable, as the combination of internal combustion and electric drive tends to reduce brake wear under normal conditions through regenerative braking, though it does not eliminate the need for periodic inspection of friction surfaces. Given that the MOT history is largely clean and the recorded mileage is moderate rather than extreme, prospective buyer attention should focus on age-related and time-served deterioration rather than high-mileage wear items. The front tyre advisory noted inner-edge wear, which is often symptomatic of misalignment, worn suspension components such as control arm bushes, top mounts, or strut bearings, or simply an out-of-balance camber setting from factory. On a test drive, any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps or uneven surfaces, vague steering response, or uneven scrubbing across the front tyres should be investigated, and a four-wheel alignment check is advisable given the wear pattern recorded. Additionally, even at moderate mileage, a four-year-old hybrid warrants careful inspection of the 12V auxiliary battery, as this component is known to fail on a calendar basis rather than purely through cycling, and can cause starting irregularities and dashboard warning lights. The high-voltage hybrid battery itself should be checked via diagnostic readout for state of health and any stored fault history, particularly if the vehicle has been predominantly used in urban conditions. Further practical checks appropriate for this age and profile include a thorough inspection of the tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking caused by age rather than wear, especially on any tyres fitted since original manufacture, as the DOT date code will reveal their true age irrespective of tread depth. Brake discs should be examined for any surface corrosion or lipping consistent with standing, and the calipers should be checked for smooth operation and freedom from binding, which can develop during low-use periods even when overall mileage is modest. Fluid condition is largely time-dependent, so confirmation that the brake fluid, engine coolant, and hybrid inverter coolant have been changed in line with manufacturer intervals is recommended, along with verification that the transmission fluid for the CVT has been serviced if the vehicle has seen mostly urban or stop-start use. Finally, a review of the service book stamps or digital service history will confirm whether the manufacturer-recommended hybrid system inspection, including checking the inverter cooling pump and the high-voltage cabling for rodent damage or corrosion, has been carried out at the correct intervals.