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HW12 LGZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,811 mi
Last recorded212,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LGZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 212,811 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2025 186,947 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 185,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 168,976 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 168,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 149,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 144,068 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges main tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge / loosing shape cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 144,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished and cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges main tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge / loosing shape cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 138,218 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge loosing shape on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge loosing shape on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 134,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge loosing shape on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damp inside light lens

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge loosing shape on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp outer lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,063 miles

Nearside headlamp damp inside lens

Fail 30 Jul 2019 124,058 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp damp inside lens

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner and outer edges of offside front tyre worn low

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

Fail 19 May 2016 67,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner and outer edges of offside front tyre worn low

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

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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HW12 LGZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW12 LGZ, 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 HW12 LGZ registered?

HW12 LGZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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