2021 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · SV71 OKF

The recorded MOT history for this 2021 Toyota C-HR shows a clean roadworthiness profile across both documented tests, with the most recent examination on 5 May 2026 resulting in a pass alongside a single minor windscreen defect. That same windscreen damage was first flagged at the prior test on 19 September 2024, indicating it has been present for some time without progression. The 2024 test also recorded three advisories centred on the tyres, which is the only area of note in the documented record. Overall the trend is stable rather than improving or worsening, and the vehicle has not suffered any test failures since first registration. With 40,237 miles accumulated over approximately five years, the annual mileage works out at roughly 8,047 miles per year, which sits within the normal range for a privately used vehicle of this age. There is a notable interval between the two recorded tests, with the most recent examination taking place in May 2026 and the previous one in September 2024, leaving a stretch of around twenty months without a documented DVSA inspection. Mileage progression appears steady rather than concentrated, suggesting consistent everyday use rather than long periods of standing or unusually high driving demands. Mechanically, this usage pattern is consistent with reasonable wear on consumable items such as brakes, tyres and suspension components, without the elevated component stress typically associated with high-mileage motorway use or the drying-out concerns associated with prolonged inactivity. The advisories recorded at the 2024 test all relate to the tyres and warrant particular attention during a physical inspection. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit at 3.1mm and 3.2mm respectively, and both displayed edge wear, which on a C-HR is often linked to front suspension geometry, tracking settings or worn suspension components rather than simple tread depletion. The nearside rear tyre was flagged for slight damage, cracking or perishing, which can develop from kerb impact, sidewall flexing under load, or age-related rubber degradation. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or humming that changes with speed, which can indicate tyre deformation, and check for steering pull to either side or vibration through the wheel, particularly over uneven surfaces. Given the edge wear pattern on the previous front set, the front suspension bushes, wishbone bushes and lower ball joints should be examined for perishing, cracking or free play, as these components commonly contribute to uneven tyre wear when worn. The persistent minor windscreen damage recorded at both tests should be inspected visually to confirm it remains outside the driver's swept area and has not developed into a longer crack since the 2026 examination. Any stone chips near the edge of the screen should be monitored, as thermal cycling and vibration can cause small chips to propagate into longer fractures over time. Beyond the documented items, a prospective buyer should carry out a standard roadworthiness check suited to a C-HR of this mileage, including a road test for any knocking from the rear dampers or springs over uneven surfaces, a check for brake pedal sponginess or pulling under heavy braking which could indicate binding calipers or warped front discs, and a visual examination of the underbody and brake pipes for any surface corrosion. Listen for clutch judder or any hesitation in the hybrid drivetrain during low-speed manoeuvres, and confirm that the 12-volt auxiliary battery and hybrid system warnings are functioning correctly on startup.