2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · HJ62 PDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the braking system and steering components. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 35,821 miles passed, it identified a corroded nearside rear brake pipe and noted that the rear brakes only just met imbalance requirements. This follows a recurring pattern of imbalanced brakes noted in 2025 and 2024, suggesting the braking system is degrading and has not been proactively addressed. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, recording only 35,821 miles which averages out to approximately 2,559 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the significant gaps between tests, such as the 2,069 miles driven between April 2025 and May 2026. However, this low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear, as evidenced by the perishing tyres noted in 2023 and the persistent corrosion on brake pipes despite the vehicle's limited road exposure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking architecture and steering assembly. The 2024 test flagged all four outer brake pipes as corroded and covered in grease, which often indicates an attempt to mask surface rust. Furthermore, the report of damage to both steering rack gaiters and play in the nearside front track rod end in 2024 requires verification to ensure the gaiters have not split further or allowed grit ingress. The tyres should also be checked for sidewall rot and cracking, as the low mileage suggests the rubber may be failing due to age rather than tread wear.