2010 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · GV60 EBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of recurring mechanical faults and inconsistent reactive repairs. While it passed the latest test in April 2026 at 89,703 miles, it initially failed that same day due to critical electronic failures including an inoperative engine management light and an ABS fault. The persistence of these issues, combined with ongoing suspension defects first noted in 2025, suggests that the vehicle is only receiving the minimum intervention required to pass an inspection rather than undergoing comprehensive preventative maintenance. The' profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap of 17,503 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 12,216-mile interval leading to the most recent test. This low annual usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry, which is consistent with the leaking shock artwork and pitted brake components identified in the record. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front shock several, which have been flagged for oil misting and reduced damping in both 2025 and 2026 tests. The failure to replace these between test cycles indicates a lack of mechanical attention. Furthermore, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in April 2026, likely due to the vehicle sitting stationary or corrosion from low use. Given the previous failures of the ABS and engine management systems, a professional diagnostic scan is essential to ensure the underlying electronic faults have been fully rectified and not merely cleared.