2019 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · WM19 YSB

This 2019 Toyota RAV4 passed its most recent MOT on 18 May 2026 at 54,774 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that has deteriorated noticeably over the past two years. The vehicle left the test station with four tyres flagged for cracking or perishing and an offside rear service brake noted as binding. These are not new issues in isolation. The same rear brake concern appeared in the May 2026 pass, and tyre-related advisories have recurred in three of the last four tests. The trend is worsening rather than stable, suggesting the current tyre set and rear braking system have been left unaddressed for an extended period despite repeated tester notifications. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the May 2023 test at 33,370 miles and the May 2024 test at 38,587 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,200 miles in twelve months. From May 2024 to May 2025, it added approximately 8,100 miles, and in the final year leading to May 2026, it gained another 8,068 miles. This is a steady, above-average accumulation for a seven-year-old vehicle, indicating regular sustained use rather than long periods of inactivity. The annual intervals between tests are clean and unbroken, with no gaps in the record that would raise concern about unmonitored mileage spikes. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system first. The binding offside rear service brake flagged in May 2026 could point to a sticking caliper slider, a collapsed flexible hose, or a handbrake mechanism failing to fully release. Left unresolved, this will accelerate wear on the offside rear brake disc and pad set and generate excessive heat that can compromise wheel bearing integrity. The tyre condition is equally pressing. All four tyres were noted as cracking or perishing at the most recent test, which indicates age-related degradation rather than simple wear. On a 2019 vehicle, the original factory tyres would be well past their serviceable life, and if these are replacements, they may be budget-grade rubber or have been fitted for several years without rotation. Check the date stamps on each sidewall and budget for a full replacement set if the codes read 2021 or earlier. Beyond the flagged items, the May 2024 advisory on front brake discs showing wear, pitting, or scoring warrants a visual check of disc thickness and lip condition, particularly if the vehicle has continued to accumulate miles on the same set since then. Inspect the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframe edges, and along the exhaust system, as seven years of use without evidence of underseal renewal can allow surface corrosion to progress into structural areas. The front suspension bushes and drop link joints should also be checked for play, given the mileage and the absence of any recorded replacement work in the history.