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HJ12 HJU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,265 mi
Last recorded173,265 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 173,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,685 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 148,654 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 144,728 miles

fuel tank straps corroded.

various underside corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 144,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank straps corroded.

various underside corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,744 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 May 2019 125,933 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,289 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 HJU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ12 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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