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MA04 ACE

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,239 mi
Last recorded238,239 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ACE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 238,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and inner (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both front rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

underside off vehicle and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2022 238,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and inner (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both front rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

underside off vehicle and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 216,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust middle to tailpipe joint corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

slight damp at both steering rack gaitors

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 216,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust middle to tailpipe joint corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

slight damp at both steering rack gaitors

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 208,082 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2020 208,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 195,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 195,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,854 miles

Front Wiper smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 177,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wiper smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 145,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,864 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,864 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,368 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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MA04 ACE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA04 ACE, 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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MA04 ACE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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