2007 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · AX57 JEJ

The vehicle is roadworthy as of the most recent MOT on 11 October 2025 at 164,349 miles, where it passed despite a near‑side rear brake pipe showing corrosion and grease build‑up (1.1.11 (c)). The pattern of advisories—front service brake binding in October 2024, slight play in the near‑side front anti‑roll bar ball joint the same year, an oil leak noted then, and a worn prop‑shaft joint in September 2020—indicates a stable maintenance trajectory; no defect has re‑appeared with increasing severity, and all failures have been isolated and remedied. Across 19 years the odometer has risen from 75,634 miles in October 2014 to 164,349 miles in October 2025, averaging roughly 8,600 miles per annum. The mileage increments between successive tests are consistently around 8–9 k miles, for example 123,060 miles in September 2020 to 131,992 miles in September 2021, and 156,227 miles in October 2024 to 164,349 miles in October 2025. No large gaps or sudden spikes appear, suggesting regular use rather than periods of neglect or excessive short‑term mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the rear brake pipe for rust penetration and ensure the greased material has not compromised the pipe’s integrity. Inspect the front service brakes for any lingering binding, check the anti‑roll bar ball joint for excessive play, and confirm that the oil leak observed in 2024 has been fully resolved. The prop‑shaft joint should be examined for wear beyond the minor level recorded in 2020, and the chassis and suspension should be surveyed for the corrosion noted in 2024. Finally, a functional windscreen washer system and a sound exhaust without leaks, as previously failed in 2014, should be confirmed during a pre‑purchase inspection.