2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · DF59 ETX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 146,165 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of clean passes dating back to 2023, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements since the December 2022 failure which was rectified immediately. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old utility vehicle, averaging approximately 9,135 miles per year. The data shows steady usage rather than erratic fluctuations, with 58 miles recorded between the June 2024 and September 2025 tests, and 444 miles between October 2023 and June 2024. This level of activity suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is often beneficial for engine seals and braking components to prevent the dry rot or corrosion-related issues typically associated with long periods of standing. While the recent records are clean, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural members for corrosion, as Toyota Hilux models of this era are prone to surface and deep structural rust in the frame rails. Given the lack of recorded advisories for suspension or brakes, the inspector should specifically check for perished rubber bushes and leaking shock absorbers that may not have yet triggered a failure threshold. The absence of recorded faults in the latest tests suggests the mechanical condition is sound, but the age of the vehicle remains the primary risk factor.