2022 Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4WD S/C 2.4L Diesel · SM22 HHJ

A consistent theme in the MOT history for this 2022 Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4WD is rear-axle tyre wear, with the most recent test on 22 June 2026 passing but carrying three advisories for edge wear, including both rear tyres measured at 2mm and an offside front inner tyre noted as worn on its edge. The preceding test on 5 June 2025 passed cleanly apart from the same offside and nearside rear tyres flagged for being close to the legal limit and worn on edge. Across the two recorded tests, every advisory relates to premature or uneven tyre wear rather than braking, suspension, corrosion, or structural issues, so the broader roadworthiness signal is one of a vehicle that has passed its statutory checks but presents a recurring geometry or loading concern at the rear axle. The recorded mileage of 31,303 miles over four years equates to roughly 7,800 miles annually, which is in line with typical usage for a working light commercial of this type. Two tests are on file, spanning the second and fourth anniversaries of registration, and the mileage progression between them is consistent with steady, moderate use rather than any sudden accumulation that might indicate heavy towing, off-road work, or extended motorway running. For a four-wheel-drive utility vehicle with this kind of annual mileage, the mechanical demand on the clutch, drivetrain, brakes, and underbody components has been moderate, meaning wear-related failures on those systems would not be expected to surface yet, and indeed none have been recorded. For a prospective buyer, the rear tyre wear pattern should be the focus of any physical inspection. Edge wear on both rear tyres at consecutive tests, combined with a front inner edge advisory at the most recent examination, suggests the possibility of tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes or trailing arm components, or uneven loading that has become habitual. On a test drive, pay close attention to whether the steering pulls to either side under acceleration or braking, whether the vehicle tracks straight when released on a flat road, and listen for clonks or rattles from the rear axle over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would point to worn leaf spring bushes or shock absorbers. Visually, inspect the sidewalls for feathering on the inner and outer edges, and check that the rear tyres are of matching make, model, and tread depth, as mismatched pairs on a live-axle 4x4 can accelerate uneven wear. Given that the front inner tyre only appeared as an advisory at the most recent test rather than the previous one, it is worth asking whether a wheel alignment has been carried out in the intervening period, and whether any suspension components have been replaced. Verify that the spare tyre is in good condition and that the underside of the vehicle shows no signs of impact damage from off-road use, as the front inner edge wear could be consistent with kerbing or contact with terrain obstacles. While the MOT record shows no brake, exhaust, or corrosion advisories and no failures, the repeated tyre wear pattern is a tangible mechanical issue that warrants resolution before the next annual test, and a four-wheel alignment check along with a thorough inspection of the rear suspension linkages would be a sensible investment prior to purchase.