2017 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · KF13 ANN

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure in the December 2025 test. While the Hilux maintained a clean record throughout 2024, the maintenance trend has worsened sharply, culminating in critical structural failures. The most recent inspection identifies enough corrosion on the nearside front chassis and a corroded offside rear suspension mounting, indicating that the structural integrity of the vehicle has been compromised and requires immediate, costly repair. The mileage pattern is consistent with a high-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year over last nine years. There is a notable gap of 16,000 miles between the late 2022 and 2024 tests, followed by a rapid accumulation of over 12,000 miles leading up to the most recent failure. While the annual mileage is typical for a Toyota Hilux, the sudden onset of structural decay suggests that the vehicle may have been exposed to harsh environments or heavy loading recently. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and frame rails to assess the depth of the rust reported on the nearside front. The previous history of fractured leaf springs in 2022 indicates that the rear suspension is under high stress, so the current corrosion on the offside rear mounting should be scrutinized for further degradation. Additionally, the recurring issue of uneven tyre wear in 2022 necessitates an alignment check to ensure the structural damage has not permanently warped the suspension geometry.