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FV12 DFO

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,983 mi
Last recorded173,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DFO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,983 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chassis muddy

Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,868 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 166,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 159,387 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 159,387 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 152,385 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 152,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipe connections into and out of the rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,580 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 143,742 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush/leaf assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,605 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

underside muddy

Fail 4 Dec 2020 135,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

underside muddy

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,536 miles

offside constant velocity gaiter loose on joint

Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,536 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside constant velocity gaiter loose on joint

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,611 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 124,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside adjusted (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 94,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV12 DFO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV12 DFO, 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 FV12 DFO registered?

FV12 DFO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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