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GJ12 URG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 URG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 104,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 104,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,205 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 100,205 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 100,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,573 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,756 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covered in Tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp position aiming low (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covered in Tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror damaged

osf bumper slightly insecure

parking brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,803 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

osf bumper slightly insecure

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

ns door mirror housing damaged

osf tyre bald inner edge

parking brake travel requires adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

ns door mirror housing damaged

osf tyre bald inner edge

parking brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,504 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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GJ12 URG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ12 URG, 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 GJ12 URG registered?

GJ12 URG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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