2006 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · YC06 XFN

The vehicle currently fails the MOT test, a result confirmed by the 2026-04-08 test at 159,247 miles, indicating that the vehicle does not currently meet roadworthiness standards. This failure represents a significant deviation from the previous 2025-04-04 and 2025-03-26 passes, suggesting a deterioration in mechanical condition rather than a mere fluctuation in mileage. The failure on the most recent test is the only recorded instance where the vehicle has failed, implying that the previous two successful tests were likely isolated incidents or that the vehicle was serviced before the 2025-04-04 test. The mileage history indicates that the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of miles over the course of the last three years. This rapid increase suggests that the owner has not maintained the vehicle at a consistent speed or that it has been driven for extended periods without regular servicing. The gap between the 2025-04-04 test (155,400 miles) and the 2025-03-26 test (155,316 miles) is negligible, implying that the owner has maintained the vehicle at a very high speed or that the mileage has been recorded consistently without any major repairs or changes. The 2026-04-08 test is the only time the vehicle has failed, which is the most critical finding for determining the vehicle's future safety. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for the presence of corrosion, binding calipers, or structural issues such as rust in the engine bay or exhaust emissions. The history of passing tests at 155,316 and 155,400 miles suggests that the car may have had minor maintenance issues, such as loose bolts or worn suspension components, that were not caught by the 2026-04-08 test. However, the absence of defects in the most recent test indicates that the vehicle is likely in fair condition for the time remaining. The vehicle should be inspected for binding rear brakes, suspension bushes, and coil springs, as these components are the most common culprits for MOT failures in older vehicles.