TOYOTA HILUX2020 · 2.4L DIESEL

The Hilux presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 March 2026 at 51,309 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly significant because it followed a failure just two days prior on 3 March 2026 at 51,308 miles for a fractured offside front coil spring. The fact that this critical structural defect was identified and rectified within 48 hours suggests the previous owner addressed the failure promptly rather than ignoring it. The 2024 test also shows a minor failure on 30 August 2024 at 48,547 miles for an inoperative registration plate lamp, passed cleanly on the same day, indicating basic electrical upkeep was maintained. Overall, the trajectory from a fractured spring to a fully clean bill of health points to a vehicle that has been actively repaired rather than neglected. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,552 miles per year over six years sits squarely within typical use for a working pickup, and the recorded intervals show no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. The vehicle moved from 33,614 miles in September 2023 to 48,547 miles by August 2024, adding approximately 14,933 miles in eleven months, which is consistent with sustained regular use rather than long periods of standing. The jump from 48,547 miles in August 2024 to 51,309 miles by March 2026 represents just 2,762 miles over roughly nineteen months, suggesting a notable drop in usage during that period. That slower accumulation could mean the truck spent more time stationary, which sometimes introduces its own concerns around brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, or fuel system condensation. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, particularly the offside coil spring that was replaced in March 2026. Request documentation confirming the replacement part specification and check whether both front springs were replaced as a matched pair, since mixing old and uneven spring rates can cause uneven ride height and premature wear on suspension bushes and dampers. Inspect the lower arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar links for play, as a fractured spring can transfer abnormal loads through the surrounding components. The September 2023 advisory for worn rear tyre tread, flagged at 33,614 miles, was not present in later tests, so the tyres have since been replaced, but a current inspection should verify even tread wear across all four corners to confirm the suspension geometry remains within specification after the spring failure. Beyond the suspension, examine the braking system thoroughly. A vehicle that has covered relatively low mileage over the past nineteen months may have experienced surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers, especially if it has been parked for extended periods. Check the underside for structural corrosion on the chassis rails and cross members, as the Hilux is frequently used in commercial and off-road environments where underseal can degrade. Verify that the exhaust emissions remain compliant given the low recent mileage, as short-trip driving can lead to incomplete combustion and catalytic converter inefficiency. The clean March 2026 result is encouraging, but the fractured spring earlier that same month is a reminder that even well-maintained vehicles can develop sudden structural faults that warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.