2019 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · WM19 YSJ

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 presents a stable but imperfect maintenance picture based on its MOT record. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 56,047 miles passed, yet the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and the nearside front on the 2.0 mm threshold. This indicates the vehicle left its last test with consumable wear at a critical stage, and a buyer should expect to replace at least the front tyres imminently. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving, as the car has alternated between clean passes and minor advisories. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,007 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 25,246 miles on 25 April 2022 to 37,809 miles on 3 November 2023, a gain of 12,563 miles in about 18 months, followed by a further 8,422 miles to 46,231 miles by 4 November 2024. The most recent year saw only 9,816 miles added between November 2024 and November 2025, suggesting a slight reduction in use. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT sequence, with annual tests recorded consistently from 2022 onward. The 2024 failure on 4 November 2024 at 46,231 miles is the most technically revealing entry. The tester identified a non-functioning nearside front fog lamp and, more significantly, both rear tyres had cuts deep enough to expose the ply or cords. This points to a period where basic tyre condition was neglected, as such damage rarely develops overnight. The subsequent November 2025 pass with no tyre-related defects suggests the rear tyres were replaced, but the front tyres were already deteriorating again within a year. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls for fresh cuts or bulges, and verify the operation of all external lamps. The front suspension and steering components deserve close scrutiny, given the repeated edge wear on the front tyres, which can indicate worn tracking, damaged suspension bushes, or weakened coil springs. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or braking faults, a thorough underbody check for rust and a road test for brake binding or suspension noise remains prudent before purchase.