2006 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · FL56 FEO

The Toyota Hilux presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2023 test, with the most recent pass recorded on 2023-11-09 at 139,010 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, as every recorded test from 2021 onwards resulted in a pass aside from a single anomalous failure. That failure on 2023-11-04 at 139,009 miles listed no defects, indicating a administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed cleanly five days later. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 2006 vehicle. The record shows 131,141 miles at the 2021-11-08 test, rising to 134,687 miles by 2022-10-18 and 139,010 miles by the final 2023-11-09 examination. This equates to roughly 3,300 to 4,300 miles annually across those intervals, below the lifetime average of 6,950 miles per year, suggesting lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse with only four entries and no advisories logged, so no wear trends or recurring faults are evidenced in the official record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points common to Hilux chassis of this age, particularly outriggers and crossmembers, given the test record captures no advisory detail. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs should be measured for wear despite the clean passes. The 2023-11-04 fail with zero defects warrants confirmation that no outstanding recall or logbook discrepancy affects the vehicle. Given the two-decade lifespan and low annual mileage, prolonged standing may have occurred, raising risk of seized calipers or perished rubber components not visible in MOT data. Verify service history independently and assess underbody condition before purchase.