2016 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · BL66 EWR

The vehicle presents a worsening roadworthiness trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and deferred preventative maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 138,904 miles, the record shows persistent steering and suspension issues that remained across multiple tests. The presence of offside steering rack inner joint play and nearside front lower ball joint play in both 2024 and 2025 indicates a failure to address fundamental steering geometry defects, likely only performing reactive repairs. At 138,904 miles over ten years, this Hilux covers an average of approximately 13,900 miles per year. This consistent usage suggests heavy commercial application, which explains the accelerated wear on heavy-duty components. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the vehicle covered 17,250 miles, a significantly higher-than-average, followed by another 15,112 miles in the following year. This high-mile pattern confirms a rigorous operational cycle that places considerable stress on the drivetrain and leaf-spring suspension. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The history flags fractured coil springs on both sides in August 2025 and a previously fractured offside rear leaf spring in 2024, suggesting structural metal fatigue or stress-corrosion in the vehicle's load-bearing components. The recurring play in the steering rack inner joints requires a professional check to ensure the rack itself is not compromised. Furthermore, the repeated advisories regarding tyres worn to the legal limit suggest the owner only replaces consumables when an MOT failure is imminent.