2018 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · YA18 AET

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record to early signs of component wear. The most recent test in July 2023 at 60,110 miles identified several braking issues that were absent in previous years. The tester flagged pitting and scoring on both the nearside and offside front brake discs, alongside a binding offside front service brake. This indicates that while the vehicle passed, the braking system is now entering a phase requiring more active attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. Between July 2021 and July 2022, the vehicle covered 11,937 miles, while usage dropped significantly to 20,198 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests. This drop in mileage suggests the vehicle may have been used for shorter trips or stood for longer periods during that interval, which often leads to the type of surface corrosion and pitting seen on the iron brake components noted in the 2023 report. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front braking assembly to determine the depth of the pitting on the discs and the state of the offside caliper piston. The binding issue suggests a sticky caliper seal or a seized slider pin, which could lead to uneven pad wear. Given the low mileage relative to the age, the inspection should also check for cracking in rubber suspension bushes and perished hoses, as these components often degrade through age rather than high mileage alone.