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GD12 FWZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,272 mi
Last recorded169,272 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 FWZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 169,272 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held with tank tape (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front bumper damaged has some fixings broken

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

both head lights faded has some pattern distortion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 169,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure held on with tank tape loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snapped off unable to check emissions (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held with tank tape (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front bumper damaged has some fixings broken

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake close to end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

both head lights faded has some pattern distortion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,183 miles

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

Front bumper loose some fixings broken held with tape advise repair

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint to rear tail pipe deeply corroded advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken still secured by other mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 158,183 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper loose some fixings broken held with tape advise repair

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint to rear tail pipe deeply corroded advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken still secured by other mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,258 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Taped on (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spanner tied to battery

Fail 28 Jun 2023 147,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Taped on (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spanner tied to battery

Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 135,984 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 129,335 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 129,330 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 129,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 129,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 93,401 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

front led day time lights some led lights not working

intercooler has leak one bolt is missing

rear truck man top rear window n/s catch not working

Fail 31 May 2019 93,401 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front led day time lights some led lights not working

intercooler has leak one bolt is missing

rear truck man top rear window n/s catch not working

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GD12 FWZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GD12 FWZ, 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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GD12 FWZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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