2013 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · CV13 HHZ

This Toyota Hilux has maintained a clean MOT record since its most recent test on 15 January 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded at 89,807 miles. The absence of failures or repeated issues across the past three tests—including the January 2024 retest just days after an initial failure—suggests a stable maintenance history, though the duplicate test date at 79,565 miles in January 2024 warrants scrutiny. No structural, suspension, or braking faults have been formally logged, though the lack of advisories in recent tests does not preclude hidden wear in components like coil springs, steering dampers, or subframe mounts, which often fail without immediate MOT consequences. The recorded mileage of 89,807 miles over 13 years aligns closely with average usage for this model, averaging around 6,900 miles annually. There are no prolonged gaps or abrupt spikes in mileage, though the 7,000-mile jump between the January 2023 and November 2024 tests could indicate either seasonal driving patterns or a period of heavier use. The vehicle’s age and mileage place it firmly in the 100,000-mile maintenance window, where suspension bushes, drive shafts, and transfer case seals are most likely to degrade—components rarely flagged in MOTs but critical for long-term reliability. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, which often exhibit fatigue at this mileage without visible corrosion. The absence of brake-related failures does not rule out uneven wear or binding calipers, so a thorough brake system check—including disc thickness and rotor runout—is essential. Structural integrity should also be assessed, focusing on wheel arches, subframe connections, and the rear differential housing for signs of corrosion or stress cracks, as these areas are prone to hidden deterioration in this age range. The lack of advisories in recent tests does not guarantee these areas are sound, so visual and functional inspection is advisable.