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HJ62 HDG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HDG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2026 94,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,799 miles

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

all suspension compontes rusty

rusty underside

Pass 3 May 2023 91,122 miles

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

rusty underside

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,019 miles

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

rusty underside

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,258 miles

both front brake back plates corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake back plates corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HJ62 HDG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black 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 HJ62 HDG, 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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HJ62 HDG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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