2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · GW03 FPF

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently precarious due to a worsening trend in structural degradation. While it passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 at 100,274 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior due to structural corrosion on the inner sills. The tester identified corrosion that had reached the point of significantly reducing assembly rigidity. Although the vehicle cleared for the road, the presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and suspension arms indicates that the chassis is entering a stage of advanced material decay. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,360 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but slow accumulation, moving from 92,419 miles in November 2022 to 100,274 miles by late 2025. This low usage-to-age ratio often suggests lighter mechanical wear on the drivetrain but it frequently correlates with accelerated corrosion and rubber degradation when the vehicle sits for long periods, which aligns with the structural rust issues noted in the recent history. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's inner sills and the rear sub-frame to ensure the repairs made after the November 2025 failure were comprehensive. The record also flags corroded coil springs and a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover, suggesting that the suspension system is nearing a point of failure. Furthermore, the history shows a pattern of binding brakes and thinning pads noted between 2023 and 2024, indicating that the braking system requires consistent attention to ensure reliable performance.