2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · HJ12 VNE

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT recorded in November 2022 at 203,075 miles showed a pass only after repairs to a fractured nearside front coil spring and corroded brake pipes. While the immediate failures were addressed, the recurring issues with low parking brake efficiency across multiple years suggest the braking system is consistently maintained to the limit of legal tolerance before receiving necessary attention. At 14 years old with over 203,000 miles, this Hilux has a high mileage profile averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. The record shows consistent usage between 2019 and 2022, with the vehicle covering 55,234 miles in that three-year period. However, there is a significant gap in the data as the last recorded test was nearly four years ago. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is operating without a valid roadworthiness certificate, which significantly increases the risk of undetected mechanical degradation or structural corrosion since the last professional inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The history repeatedly flags corroded rear brake pipes and marginal parking brake efficiency, necessitating a check for seized calipers or excessive wear on the drums or discs. The previous failure of a coil spring and reports of a damaged drive shaft indicate that the undercarriage components are under significant stress from high mileage and loads. Additionally, the exhaust leaks noted in 2021 should be re-examined to ensure that corrosion has not progressed into a structural failure of the silencer or piping.