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MJ12 VFF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VFF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 154,202 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 23,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 153,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 147,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,064 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 85,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 77,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,740 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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MJ12 VFF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc 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 MJ12 VFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 VFF registered?

MJ12 VFF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 VFF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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