2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · SB55 AEW

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently uncertain as the most recent MOT record from February 25, 2023, resulted in a failure. This marks a worrying trend of instability, with the car failing its test in three of the last five recorded attempts. The lack of detailed defect data in these records is unusual and makes it difficult to determine if the failures were due to minor consumables or serious mechanical faults. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 9,066 miles per year. Between February 2021 and February 2023, the odometer rose from 185,454 to 190,388 miles, showing steady use. However, the vehicle has not had a recorded test since early 2023. This three-year gap in the MOT history suggests the car may have been stationary for a significant period, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyres, and battery degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, particularly on the chassis and sills, as these are common failure points for a 2005 RAV-4. The recurring failures in 2021, 2022, and 2023 indicate a pattern of neglect or a struggle to maintain basic roadworthiness. You should specifically check the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue given the high mileage. Verify the current state of the braking system and exhaust emissions. Because the car failed its last test and has remained off the official record for over three years, it is highly probable that several components now require immediate replacement to make the vehicle legal for road use.