2014 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · YN14 XJT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 59,521 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot. This follows a critical failure in April 2025 where the vehicle failed for significant structural corrosion on the offside rear fuel tank cross-member and the shock mount to the chassis. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,960 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 52,821 miles and the April 2026 test at 59,521 miles, the vehicle covered only 6,700 miles. This low usage suggests the truck may have spent long periods stationary, which often contributes to the accelerated corrosion of metal components and degradation of rubber components, as seen with the CV boot failure recorded in 2026. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear chassis to ensure the structural repairs made after the 2025 failure were professionally executed and not merely cosmetic patches. The previous failure for reduced rigidity in the cross-member and shock mount is a serious indicator of long-term durability concerns. Furthermore, the inspector should check all rubber boots and suspension bushings for cracking or perish rot, as the low mileage indicates these parts are failing due to age and exposure rather than mechanical wear.