2010 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · EO60 OLB

The vehicle presents a concerning decline in maintenance standards following a period of clean inspections. While it passed its most recent test in May 2022 at 115,322 miles, this followed a catastrophic failure just weeks prior that revealed a systemic neglect of basic mechanical upkeep. The trend is worsening, as the vehicle moved from three defect-free records between 2016 and 2019 to a multitude of safety and mechanical failures in 2022. The mileage profile remains consistent with low-useage patterns, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. There is a significant gap in data between June 2019 and April 2022, during which the vehicle covered nearly 18,000 miles. The high density of faults recorded in April 2022 suggests that the vehicle was driven for long intervals without proper preventative maintenance or attention to consumables. Given that no MOT has been recorded since May 2022, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is expired and the present state of critical components is unknown. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the drivetrain and braking systems. The April 2022 failure flagged an excessively worn prop shaft joint and missing securing bolts, which represent significant structural and mechanical risks. The record also noted a binding offside front brake and poor parking brake efficiency, indicating likely seized calipers or corroded adjustment cables. Furthermore, the presence of an inoperative engine management light and high emissions at that time suggests underlying engine management issues that were ignored by the previous owner.