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EU12 PLJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 115,131 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,925 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 39,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Fail 5 May 2017 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF wiper poor

Fail 4 May 2017 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF wiper poor

Rear tyres have various cuts, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 3 May 2016 27,723 miles

Nearside headlamp washer insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 12,222 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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EU12 PLJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU12 PLJ, 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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What year was EU12 PLJ registered?

EU12 PLJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is EU12 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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