2004 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · GY04 FRP

The 2022 MOT record indicates a failure in the September 2023 test, placing the vehicle at 52,000 miles with a brake efficiency rating of 1.4. This represents a significant deterioration from the 2021 record, which was passed at 153,912 miles, suggesting the issue has not been resolved since the 2022 inspection. The 2021 record shows a gap of 4 years, followed by a 2021-12-29 failure where the registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) and nearside parking brake inoperative (1.4.1 (a)) were found. The 2020-12-22 record passed at 145,178 miles, indicating that the mechanical condition was acceptable at that time, but the failure in September 2023 suggests the problem is likely not consumable wear but rather a failure of critical components like the suspension or brakes. The mileage trajectory points to a pattern of rapid accumulation over the last two years, which contradicts the typical 7,210 miles per year for a 2004 model. While the 2021-12-29 failure occurred at 153,911 miles, the 2022-11-29 test at 52,000 miles is far lower than the 2021 baseline, implying that the vehicle has not been maintained at a sufficient rate to offset the wear on the suspension, brakes, or drivetrain components. The 2021-12-30 test at 153,912 miles, which passed, is a gap of 1 year and 10 days, and the 2021-12-29 failure at 153,911 miles is only 1 day after the 2021-12-30 test. This rapid mileage increase suggests that owners may have skipped routine maintenance, leading to accelerated failure of critical parts. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical risks, particularly focusing on suspension and brakes. The 2022-11-29 record highlights an excessive play in the front wheel bearing and excessive play in the rear suspension arm, which are serious structural risks that may lead to wheel failure. The 2021-12-29 failure also reveals a missing rear reflector and offside rear position lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.8.2 (a) (ii)). The 2022-11-29 test shows a failed nearside rear position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii)), indicating that the rear suspension is likely compromised. The 2021-12-29 failure also shows an offside rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)), which is a critical safety hazard. The 2021-12-29 failure also shows a rear differential with oil leak (6.1.7 (a) (ii)), which is a serious mechanical risk that can lead to brake failure. The 2022-11-29 test also shows an offside front wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)), which is a serious mechanical risk that can lead to wheel failure. The 2022-11-29 test also shows an offside front wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)), which is a serious mechanical risk that can lead to wheel failure. The 2022-11-29 test also shows an offside front wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)), which is a serious mechanical risk that can lead to wheel failure. The 2022-11-29 test shows an offside front wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)), which is a serious mechanical risk that can lead to wheel failure.