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FG12 HNJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,324 mi
Last recorded130,324 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HNJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear boot support mountings corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 129,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 80 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Minor exhaust leak from centre to rear exhaust joint

Rear boot support mountings corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded, does not affect structure

Fail 31 Jul 2025 121,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded, does not affect structure

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,847 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts corroding

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroding

Offside rear leaf spring shackle bush worn

Washers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2024 112,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber top mounts corroding

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroding

Offside rear leaf spring shackle bush worn

Washers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,577 miles

Front brake pads low

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroding, by fuel tank

Rear brake compensator partially siezed

Fail 31 Jul 2023 103,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroding, by fuel tank

Rear brake compensator partially siezed

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,766 miles

Both rear leaf springs rear bushes worn

Front brake pads low

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Offside wiper perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear leaf springs rear bushes worn

Front brake pads low

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Offside wiper perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,727 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside rear leaf spring rear mounting bush worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,518 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,640 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipe ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential driveshaft seal leaking, diff noisy when rotated. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipe ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From dpf differential pressure sensor pipe, split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential driveshaft seal leaking, diff noisy when rotated. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,739 miles

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 31 May 2017 43,326 miles

Small split in Nearside front outer C/V gaiter

Fail 31 May 2017 43,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small split in Nearside front outer C/V gaiter

Pass 28 May 2016 33,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,916 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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FG12 HNJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG12 HNJ, 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 FG12 HNJ registered?

FG12 HNJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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