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MT12 MJJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,565 mi
Last recorded155,565 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 MJJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 155,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,871 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion along complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,226 miles

Chassis covered in surface corrosion

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 137,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chassis covered in surface corrosion

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 127,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,406 miles

Exhaust centre silencer and rear mounting flange deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,282 miles

Exhaust silencer to tailpipe flange corroded and silencer mounting brackets deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,318 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,150 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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MT12 MJJ 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 78.6%.

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 MT12 MJJ, 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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MT12 MJJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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