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HG12 LXN

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 LXN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 106,619 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion present to underside and suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2025 101,058 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced itermediate cross member fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion present to underside and suspension components

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever has travel

intermediate rear cross-member excessively corroded and holed. fuel tank support

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,129 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,129 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working incorrect colour (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at load sensing valve end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at load sensing valve end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2020 71,091 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at load sensing valve end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,050 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 57,098 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust tail pipe section missing

Fail 23 May 2018 57,093 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust tail pipe section missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 22,947 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HG12 LXN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver 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 HG12 LXN, 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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HG12 LXN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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