2015 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · 64 PAM

The 2015 Toyota Hilux presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 October 2025 at 78,060 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the advisory noted in the February 2023 test, when the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. The subsequent two annual tests have been entirely defect-free, indicating the current keeper has addressed basic consumable upkeep and maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,096 miles per year sits within a typical range for a working pickup of this age. The interval between the September 2020 test at 49,336 miles and the November 2021 test at 59,968 miles shows a notable jump of 10,632 miles in just over twelve months, suggesting a period of heavier commercial or towing use. From November 2021 onward the annual mileage settled back to around 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year, which is moderate and unlikely to have placed excessive strain on the drivetrain or chassis. The single advisory on record, an offside front tyre worn to near the legal minimum in February 2023, points to a period where tyre condition was not being monitored closely. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, paying particular attention to the offside front, and check the wheel alignment and suspension bushes for any play that could indicate the root cause was never corrected. The Hilux's leaf-sprung rear suspension and front wishbone bushes deserve a thorough check for cracking or deterioration, particularly given the vehicle's likely exposure to load carrying. Beyond tyres, the clean recent record is encouraging but does not eliminate the need for a close physical inspection of structural corrosion, brake discs and calipers, and exhaust integrity. A test drive should focus on any binding or pulling under braking, knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, and exhaust emissions under load. The absence of defects in the last two tests suggests the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to verify long-term structural condition.