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J500 TJP

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,404 mi
Last recorded136,404 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TJP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 136,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,371 miles

Advise front pads fitted to smaller discs

Fail 15 Dec 2023 123,366 miles

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp /valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp/valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Advise front pads fitted to smaller discs

Pass 24 Jan 2023 177,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,451 miles

os park brake low

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,757 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 62,757 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,431 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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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J500 TJP is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 TJP, 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 J500 TJP registered?

J500 TJP is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is J500 TJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 TJP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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