2021 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · PY21 EPC

The 2021 Toyota C-HR presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 19 September 2025 at 22,726 miles resulting in a clean pass and zero defects. The maintenance trend is firmly stable. A single failed test on the same date as the pass, both recorded at 22,726 miles, indicates a straightforward pre-test failure for headlamp aim, which was rectified and passed on the same day. No recurring mechanical or structural defects appear across the entire record, suggesting consistent upkeep and no underlying systemic faults. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the first recorded test on 24 May 2024 at 12,744 miles and the most recent on 19 September 2025 at 22,726 miles, the car covered 9,982 miles in approximately sixteen months, averaging roughly 624 miles per month. Prior to May 2024, no MOT history exists, which is expected given the vehicle's first MOT would have been due in 2024 at three years old. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a meaningful increase in use, but the overall annualised figure of around 4,545 miles remains well below the UK average. This lighter usage typically reduces wear on consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own concerns. A buyer inspecting the vehicle in person should pay particular attention to the headlamp aim mechanism and levelling system, given the September 2025 failure flagged both nearside and offside front headlamp aim as too high. While this was clearly corrected, verifying that the aim remains stable and that any electronic or manual levelling components function correctly is sensible. The low mileage and clean MOT record suggest the braking system, exhaust, and structural underside are likely in good condition, but a physical inspection of the underbody for surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, remains prudent. Tyre condition should also be checked, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from perishing and uneven wear due to infrequent use rather than high-distance abrasion.