2014 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · BG14 RVF

The 2026‑03‑26 MOT at 53,789 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. However, the preceding 2026‑03‑18 test at 53,782 miles recorded a failure for rear brake imbalance (Axle 2, 1.2.1 (b) (i)), indicating that the vehicle’s maintenance trend is not consistently stable and that rear brake wear remains a recurring concern. The mileage profile shows a low annual average of roughly 4,500 miles over a 12‑year lifespan, with the highest annual increase occurring between the 2024‑03‑11 and 2025‑03‑19 tests (1,818 miles). Subsequent years show a marked slowdown, adding only 1,442 miles in the following 11 months and a negligible 7 miles in the eight days before the latest test, suggesting periods of limited use or standing. A buyer should therefore focus on the brake system, examining rear brake balance, disc wear, pad thickness and the condition of the offside front brake pipe, which has repeatedly shown corrosion and grease contamination. Inspection of the suspension is equally critical, given the 2024‑03‑11 record of a fractured front coil spring and negligible damping from the near side rear shock absorber. Finally, the presence of structural rust on the front brake pipe and the history of suspension component failure imply that a thorough visual and functional assessment of chassis integrity, exhaust condition, and tyre wear is advisable before purchase.