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AJ62 APZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,919 mi
Last recorded205,919 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 APZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 205,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 205,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe that goes into the load sensor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 198,729 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 198,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 191,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 191,527 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 184,252 miles

Nearside Front Fog light loose in bumper

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 184,248 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn Universal joint by center carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Fog light loose in bumper

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 176,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,194 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 154,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,698 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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AJ62 APZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ62 APZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ62 APZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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