2020 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · OC15 RAZ

The defining mechanical story for this 2020 Toyota C-HR is a consistently clean pass history tempered by a developing pattern of rear axle advisories over the last two tests. The vehicle passed at its most recent examination on 5 September 2025 with no failures, but four advisories were issued on the rear end, contrasting sharply with the clean pass recorded on 8 September 2023. The intermediate test on 2 September 2024 added a further advisory, suggesting that while the car continues to meet minimum roadworthiness thresholds, the rear suspension and braking components are beginning to show cumulative wear. This is a typical mid-life trajectory for a crossover of this age and mileage, but the clustering of advisories on the rear axle warrants specific attention during any pre-purchase evaluation. Recorded mileage of 65,543 miles over approximately six years equates to an average annual accumulation of around 10,924 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record, indicating the car has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods, which is positive from the perspective of avoiding long-term issues such as seized brakes or deteriorated rubber components. The mileage progression between tests is also consistent, with no sudden jumps that might suggest concerns about odometer integrity. Mechanically, this steady pattern of use means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have experienced normal wear rates for the mileage covered. Given the rear-focused advisory cluster, particular attention should be paid to the rear brake discs and callipers on inspection. The flagged rear brake disc corrosion and pitting is a common finding on vehicles that complete moderate mileage with frequent urban or short-journey use, where discs do not get sufficient heat cycling to self-clean. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear when first moving off from cold, and check for judder through the brake pedal under firm application, which could indicate excessive disc run-out. The rear caliper carriers and sliding pins should be examined for smooth operation, as binding rear calipers are a known issue on Toyota models of this era and can lead to uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. The uneven inner-edge wear recorded on both rear tyres is another point requiring close investigation, as this typically points to either incorrect wheel alignment, worn rear suspension bushes, or weak coil springs allowing the vehicle to sit lower than designed. Before purchase, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable, and the rear suspension should be inspected for perished bushes on the trailing arms and anti-roll bar linkages, with the vehicle lifted if possible to check for any play. The presence of a nail in the offside rear tyre at the 2025 test is a relatively minor concern that should have been repaired at the time, but it is worth confirming that the current tyres are in good condition with adequate tread depth across all four corners. A careful road test over varied surfaces, listening for any clonking or wandering from the rear end, will help determine whether the advisory items are simply routine maintenance items or indicative of more substantive rear suspension wear developing.