2010 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · EY10 VMF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in recent mechanical standards. While it passed the most recent test on September 15 2025 at 117,511 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. The failure in September 2025 revealed critical safety issues including inadequate parking brake efficiency, secondary brake failure, and a missing seat belt. The transition from a clean record to multiple failures within a month suggests a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,344 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. There is a gap of roughly 6,000 miles between November 2023 and September 2024, followed by nearly 9,000 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 tests. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial loads, but the age of the truck likely contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork, which is evident in the recent technical advisories. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension due to the recurring reports of general corrosion. Although the 2025 tester noted that structural rigidity is not yet significantly reduced, the presence of corrosion on both front and rear suspension components indicates the beginning of material decay. The braking system requires immediate attention as the history shows binding rear brakes and a previous failure of the parking brake, which suggests seized calipers or perished cables. You should also verify that the parking brake has been properly adjusted and that the missing rear seat belt has been replaced to meet safety requirements.