2018 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · EO18 XCA

The Hilux presents in a sound roadworthiness state following its most recent MOT on 11 April 2026 at 123,801 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This clean pass marks a notable improvement over the preceding two years, suggesting the previous owner addressed earlier mechanical shortcomings. The maintenance trend is therefore improving, though the recent history reveals a vehicle that has not been without its issues. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, heavy commercial or towing use. The vehicle covered roughly 17,036 miles in the twelve months between the April 2024 pass at 91,405 miles and the April 2025 test at 106,765 miles, then added another 17,036 miles by the April 2026 test at 123,801 miles. That annual rate sits well above the 15,475-mile lifetime average, pointing to a period of intense recent workload rather than a gently driven lifestyle. Two specific mechanical areas warrant close physical inspection. The 2024 failure for a fractured nearside front coil spring at 90,930 miles is the most structurally significant event on record. A broken coil spring on a working 4x4 of this age and mileage raises questions about whether the offside spring was replaced as a pair, and whether the associated damper, top mount, and suspension bushes have taken uneven stress. Have the front suspension components been replaced, or merely patched? The offside spring, in particular, should be checked for cracks, sag, and corrosion around the lower seat. Uneven ride height or a tendency to pull under braking would confirm residual imbalance. The braking system also demands attention. In April 2025, the parking brake efficiency only just met the required threshold at 106,765 miles, and the tester flagged the braking system as needing adjustment or repair. That advisory appeared on both the failed and the passed test on the same day, meaning the car was retested after remedial work but the underlying concern was noted regardless. With nearly 17,000 miles covered since that test, the rear brake adjusters, cables, and handbrake linkage should be inspected for free play and equal operation. A quick check of the parking brake hold on a steep incline will reveal whether the system has held up under sustained heavy use.