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MO55 FOX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO55 FOX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 140,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most fuel tank cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 133,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 133,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear section of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 127,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 127,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front most spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load valve to brake fexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 120,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,043 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 112,041 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 105,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 100,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,693 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,135 miles

Both rear leaf springs are corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,989 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,485 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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MO55 FOX 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 68.8%.

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 MO55 FOX, 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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MO55 FOX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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