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HJ62 HFZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HFZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 100,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 98,935 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake met requirement but o/s output was significantly lower than n/s.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,271 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake met requirement but o/s output was significantly lower than n/s.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,143 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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HJ62 HFZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFZ, 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 HJ62 HFZ registered?

HJ62 HFZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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