2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · YR23 NME

The vehicle failed its MOT just one day before passing, with both front tyres showing significant wear. The nearside front tyre had tread depth below the legal limit, and the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showed edge wear. This indicates a clear safety risk from tyre condition, which is the most immediate concern. The failure was narrowly avoided by a one-day gap, suggesting either poor maintenance or a very recent inspection timing issue. The trend shows a worsening pattern over the last few months. The vehicle was previously passing MOTs without tyre issues, but now both front tyres are at or near legal limits within a short time frame. This suggests either rapid wear due to driving style or neglect in tyre rotation and replacement. The mileage of 26,104 miles on a 3-year-old vehicle is typical, indicating normal usage rather than excessive wear or long periods of inactivity. However, the tyre condition does not align with this expected wear rate, pointing to possible misuse or lack of attention. There is no evidence of other recurring mechanical issues in the MOT history beyond the tyre problem.