2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · GY04 AFX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. The latest MOT test conducted on 28 November 2024 at 120,399 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets minimum legal standards. This follows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests in both 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues once they are flagged by the DVSA tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,473 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the car covered 8,191 miles, which equates to roughly 4,095 miles per annum. This consistent low-mileage usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mile counterparts. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber-based components and seals due to time rather than use, which is not always captured in standard MOT history. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as older RAV4 models are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear subframe. While the record shows no recent advisories, the buyer should check for perished suspension bushes and worn coil springs, which often become brittle over two decades regardless of mileage. Given the history of minor failures, a thorough examination of the brake system for binding calipers or leaking cylinders is warranted to ensure the previous repairs addressed the root cause of the past failures.