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HG12 LYX

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 LYX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 103,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,260 miles

LHR\RHR BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,260 miles

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

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

LHR\RHR BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,594 miles

CORROSION IN AND AROUND REAR CHASSIS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release no release under load (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,014 miles

Offside Front diff bearing has slight play

Nearside Front diff bearing has excessive play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,014 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 LYX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LYX, 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 HG12 LYX registered?

HG12 LYX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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