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HJ62 HGD

2012 Toyota Hilux

Brown Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,617 mi
Last recorded176,617 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HGD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 176,617 miles

Rear - Seating removed / tool facility fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 165,322 miles

Please note : no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2024 165,320 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Please note : no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2023 153,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,101 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 141,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,227 miles

REAR SEAT AREA BOXED IN BELTS NOT CHECKED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 130,227 miles

REAR SEAT AREA BOXED IN BELTS NOT CHECKED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,780 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,767 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking Braking Could Be Better

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,545 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Stone chips in front windsrceen

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,265 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,839 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish

unable to test rear seat belts

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 HGD is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Brown with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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