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EW54 SJW

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW54 SJW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 92,199 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,720 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 70,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 70,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel low reading (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

centre to rear section exhaust flanges corroded

parking brake effort lower on offside

parking brake on limit of reserve travel

Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

centre to rear section exhaust flanges corroded

parking brake effort lower on offside

parking brake on limit of reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from union to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 44,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,106 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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EW54 SJW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EW54 SJW, 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 EW54 SJW registered?

EW54 SJW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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