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FRA 55R

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

276,988 mi
Last recorded276,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 55R
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 276,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 276,874 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow electrics (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf split (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed close to front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed close to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed close to front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 269,914 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2023 257,255 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded all round leaf spring mounts on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 257,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded all round leaf spring mounts on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 234,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 234,483 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle/brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 215,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 215,015 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 193,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe feeding load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 193,917 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe feeding load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 171,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 171,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,991 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pin r clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 131,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,784 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven n/s > o/s (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 90,149 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FRA 55R is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FRA 55R, 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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FRA 55R is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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