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HJ12 HGZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,134 mi
Last recorded144,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,134 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,419 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 110,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,071 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 90,071 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper/wing/headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible incomplete (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe damaged and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Hanging off ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,261 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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HJ12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ12 HGZ, 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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HJ12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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