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M20 SJF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SJF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 111,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,381 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 103,376 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,470 miles

Chassis Corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check discs with wheels removed (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,549 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,747 miles

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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M20 SJF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M20 SJF, 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 M20 SJF registered?

M20 SJF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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