2016 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · JA11 MOW

The 2016 Toyota Hilux presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 20 October 2025 at 47,204 miles recording zero defects. Every annual test in the available history, stretching back to 2021, has passed without a single advisory or failure. This is a strong indicator of diligent preventative upkeep and a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order across its life. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle approaching ten years of age. Between the October 2021 test at 22,001 miles and the October 2025 test at 47,204 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 25,200 miles over four years, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The increments between tests are steady and even, with no sudden spikes or suspiciously large gaps that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The record is clean and consistent, showing no anomalies in the data. Despite the flawless MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop issues that MOTs do not always catch, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components from short-trip use. The Hilux is a commercial platform often used for towing or load carrying, so checking the chassis rails, rear leaf springs, and mounting points for any signs of fatigue or rust jacking is advisable even in the absence of flagged defects. Tyre condition deserves particular attention. The MOT record shows no tyre-related advisories, yet a vehicle covering only a few thousand miles per year can sit on the same set of tyres for years, leading to dry rot and sidewall degradation that a standard MOT may not flag until tread depth becomes an issue. Inspect the date codes on all four tyres and the spare. A test drive over varied surfaces will confirm whether the steering, suspension, and braking systems remain tight and free from the slack that can develop in lightly used work vehicles.