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MJ61 VSA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VSA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 151,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 139,267 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 139,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 114,098 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre corroded at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,581 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ61 VSA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ61 VSA, 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 MJ61 VSA registered?

MJ61 VSA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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