2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · PN65 MMX

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the steering and exhaust systems. The most recent test in December 2025 at 73,409 miles recorded a pass despite flagging a minor exhaust leak at a joint and persistent play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. This represents a progression from the November 2024 test at 64,741 miles, where slight free play in the same component was first identified, indicating a failure to address the mechanical wear between inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. Between November 2021 and 2023, the vehicle covered roughly 12k miles with no recorded defects, suggesting a period of high mechanical health. However, the 8,700 miles covered between the late 2024 and late 2025 tests have clearly introduced specific wear issues in the steering assembly that were not present in the previous years. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the nearside front steering rack to determine the extent of the play in the inner joints. The recurring nature of this fault suggests the component is reaching the end of its service life and may soon affect steering precision and safety. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak noted in the 2025 test should be monitored to ensure it is not indicative of deeper corrosion that could lead to a structural failure in a future emissions test.