2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · SB55 ACV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant gap in recent testing. The most recent MOT test conducted in November 2021 at 85,041 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating the car was in a good mechanical state at that time. However, because no tests are recorded for the past five years, the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual inspection and its present roadworthiness cannot be verified without a fresh de-pollution and mechanical check. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,050 miles per year. Between November 2015 and April 2018, the car covered only 2,855 miles, and it added just 1,550 miles in the three years leading up to 2021. While low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity on an older Toyota like this RAV-4 often lead to age-related degradation such as perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and corrosion that mileage-based wear does not prevent. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and underbody components, as the history shows previous failures in 2015 and 2018 prior to successful passes. Given the age and low usage, focus specifically on checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe which are common failure points for this generation. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking cracking in the sidewalls which reflect long-term storage, and verify the brake discs are not heavily pitted or rusted from lack of use.