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GJ12 YJZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YJZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also has been leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,540 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 YJZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJZ, 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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GJ12 YJZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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