2017 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · KXZ 3029

The vehicle currently presents an improving maintenance profile, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent test on 5 November 2025 at 54,961 miles. This follows a successful retest on 10 October 2024, which cleared several significant defects. The transition from multiple failures in late 2023 and 2024 to a defect-free result in 2025 suggests that the previous owner has addressed identified mechanical and consumable issues. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. The recorded distance grew from 49,817 miles in October 2023 to 54,961 miles in November 2025. This steady, low-intensity usage pattern reduces the likelihood of heavy drivetrain wear but can sometimes lead to rubber component degradation, a factor evidenced by the tyre issues noted in previous inspections. The MOT history highlights a recurring trend regarding tyre condition and maintenance of consumables. In October 2023 at 49,817 miles, the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres for cracking or perishing. A year later, on 9 October 2024 at 52,520 miles, the condition of these tyres deteriorated significantly, with the tester recording structural tears and separation on both rear tyres. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, a buyer should physically inspect the remaining tyres for sidewall cracking or uneven wear. The 2024 failure also identified thinning rear brake pads and a faulty nearside dipped beam headlamp. Although the 2025 test shows no current defects, the history of wearing brake components suggests that the braking system is subject to standard wear cycles. A physical inspection should focus on the remaining brake pad thickness, the condition of the brake discs for pitting or scoring, and the overall integrity of the wiper blades and lighting units to ensure all previously flagged consumables remain in good order.