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FT12 BGU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,970 mi
Last recorded149,970 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 149,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 149,963 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired hole / corroded marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 126,481 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component slightly loose fuel filler flap unable to be secured in lock position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2024 126,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component slightly loose fuel filler flap unable to be secured in lock position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light insecure

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 115,795 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working canopy high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 115,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged calliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and tail pipe corroded though (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working canopy high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 106,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 95,569 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working truckman top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 84,664 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 84,664 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 17 May 2019 71,302 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 71,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in rack end

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

Pass 17 May 2018 59,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 58,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 31,732 miles

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

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

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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FT12 BGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc 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 FT12 BGU, 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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FT12 BGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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