2004 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · J1 UEE

The 2004 Toyota RAV-4 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 16 September 2025 at 102,177 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test showed no defects, and the prior failure on 10 September 2025 at 102,166 miles also recorded no defects, indicating the vehicle cleared on a rectification or administrative basis rather than through mechanical repair. Annual mileage sits low for a 22-year-old vehicle, with just 102,177 miles recorded, an average of roughly 4,644 per year. From the 22 August 2023 test at 97,925 miles, the vehicle covered only 4,252 miles to the 13 September 2024 test at 100,487 miles, then a further 1,690 miles to September 2025. Such low use suggests extended standing periods, which raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural underbody members despite the clean test sheets. The repeated failure entries on 13 September 2024 and 10 September 2025 with no defects logged point to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than worn consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions hardware, as MOT passes at this age do not confirm component life remaining. Given the vehicle's low annual use and clean advisory history, previous owners likely kept basic statutory testing current but may have deferred preventative maintenance during storage. Verify underneath for structural rust and check tyres and wiper blades for age cracking before purchase.