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JH53 JUL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 JUL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 120,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlight beam image poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 107,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,647 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,855 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,799 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber support missing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust support rubber missing

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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JH53 JUL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JH53 JUL, 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 JH53 JUL registered?

JH53 JUL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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