2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · HJ60 GDX

The Toyota Hilux presents a currently roadworthy status following the September 2024 test at 158,762 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a peculiar pattern of same-mileage failures immediately preceding passes in both August 2024 and October 2023. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs at 158,469 and 153,522 miles respectively, with no defects logged on either attempt, suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical intervention. The recorded mileage of 158,762 against a 2010 build date equates to roughly 9,923 miles per annum, which is typical for a working pickup of this class. The progression from 147,724 miles in October 2022 to 153,522 miles by October 2023 and 158,762 by September 2024 shows consistent annual use of around 5,000 to 5,200 miles, lower than the yearly average implies but not indicative of prolonged standing. The DVSA data is sparse, with five entries across two years and no advisories or defect lines ever captured, which limits the depth of mechanical inference available to a buyer. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion across the record, the Hilux shows no documented trend of worsening wear. However, a 16-year-old Hilux at this mileage demands physical inspection of chassis rails and crossmembers for rust perforation, as MOT testers frequently omit structural commentary on clean passes. The buyer should also verify the rear leaf spring hangers and front caliper operation, components prone to fatigue on high-mileage commercial Toyotas regardless of a clear test sheet. The repeated fail-without-defect entries warrant direct enquiry with the seller regarding the testing garages used in 2023 and 2024. A clean September 2024 certificate confirms legal roadworthiness today, but the sparse history provides no evidence of proactive upkeep beyond statutory minimum compliance.