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HN12 FRC

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,308 mi
Last recorded167,308 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 167,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 167,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 157,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,803 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Parking Brake Has A Reduced Effort

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 148,803 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Parking Brake Has A Reduced Effort

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,312 miles

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,325 miles

Chips and crack in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2018 114,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

265/70/17 109R BF GOOD

Chips and crack in windscreen

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,149 miles

chip in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,149 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in screen

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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HN12 FRC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN12 FRC, 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 HN12 FRC registered?

HN12 FRC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HN12 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 FRC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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