2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · AH05 ADH

The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a rapidly worsening trend in structural integrity. While the 2022 and 2021 tests showed no defects, the subsequent years reveal a severe escalation in chassis and frame degradation. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 154,209 miles resulted in a failure due to extensive, multi-point corrosion affecting the offside rear, nearside rear, and middle crossmember. The tester specifically flagged that the chassis has split along the top and the overall security and stability of the body are impaired. This represents a critical failure of the vehicle's primary structure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a working vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. The data shows steady usage, with the odometer moving from 72,742 miles in May 2017 to 154,209 miles in December 2025. There are no significant gaps in the record that suggest long periods of inactivity, which is relevant because the consistent use has not prevented the accelerating rate of corrosion seen in the last three years. The transition from minor exhaust and lamp issues in 2019 and 2021 to major structural failures in 2024 and 2025 indicates that the vehicle's condition is deteriorating at an unsustainable rate. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the entire chassis, focusing on the areas identified in the December 2025 failure, particularly the split in the nearside chassis and the heavily corroded middle crossmember. The history of leaf spring anchor bracket corrosion and cab mounting weakness noted in November 2024 suggests that the load-bearing components are compromised. Previous failures regarding brake pipe corrosion and service brake efficiency, such as those seen in 2023 and 2025, indicate that the hydraulic system requires a thorough audit for leaks and degradation. Beyond the structural concerns, the suspension and drivetrain warrant scrutiny. The record shows a history of fractured coil springs in 2019 and a worn central prop shaft in 2018. Given the current state of the chassis, any repairs to the suspension or braking systems may be futile if the mounting points themselves lack sufficient metal thickness. The vehicle appears to have reached a stage where the cost of rectifying the structural corrosion may exceed the vehicle's market value.