2010 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · SW60 BSX

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent MOT on 2024-06-25 which was PASSED, indicating a gap of approximately 6 months between the last official inspection and the current date. This delay suggests the vehicle has experienced a significant period of inactivity or neglect, which can lead to accelerated deterioration of critical components. The maintenance trend appears to be worsening rather than stable or improving, with the most recent test failing on 2023-03-24, creating a distinct gap of roughly two months since the last inspection. The mileage pattern indicates rapid accumulation of wear, particularly over the past two years where the vehicle has maintained approximately 153,000 miles. At 158,255 recorded miles, the vehicle is roughly 9,891 miles per year old, falling within the typical range for a 2010 Toyota Hilux. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests that the vehicle has been driven for about 6 months, during which time the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components have accumulated substantial wear without any regular servicing, a pattern that is characteristic of vehicles with poor maintenance records. Given the recurring faults in the MOT history, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of the most critical structural and mechanical parts, including the suspension, brakes, and chassis. The failure to pass the MOT on 2024-06-25 highlights the presence of severe corrosion in the brake pipe and suspension components, which may compromise the vehicle's ability to stop safely. The repeated failure to pass the MOT on 2023-03-24 indicates that structural integrity has been compromised, with the front and rear suspension arms, leaf springs, and wheel bearings showing signs of excessive wear and corrosion. These recurring issues suggest that the vehicle has not undergone adequate preventative maintenance, leaving the mechanical integrity vulnerable to further damage if the car is not serviced promptly.