2006 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · GD06 HXL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on May 24 2025 at 132,198 miles passed, it revealed pitted and scored front brake discs and an insecure offside rear fog lamp. This follows a failure in February 2024 where the same brake components were flagged as worn, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the threshold of an MOT failure. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 132,198 miles averages to roughly 6,600 miles per year. This usage level is consistent with a utility vehicle used sparingly infrequently. The data shows relatively low movement between tests, with only 590 miles covered between the February 2023 and February 2024 tests, and another 425 miles between February 2024 and May 2025. Such low annual mileage on an older diesel can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion if the vehicle sits for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front braking system, as the history indicates recurring issues with disc condition over the last two years. The transition from worn to pitted and scored suggests significant surface corrosion or heat damage that requires immediate attention upon purchase. Additionally, the failure in 2023 due to a structural tyre bulge and the 2024 failure for insufficient tread depth indicate that basic consumable safety checks are occasionally overlooked. The buyer should also verify the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points for rust, as the record does not explicitly clear these areas which are common failure points for a Hilux of this age.