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MW12 GFJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,964 mi
Last recorded200,964 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 200,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion front to back

Pass 14 Nov 2024 195,971 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 195,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 186,783 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 186,778 miles

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

Central Body mounting fixings missing nearside ex corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Body mounting fixings missing offside ex corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing ex corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached fell off in back (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,032 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded all over but especially bad at the rear end . no holes . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wishbones corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 161,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes connected to load sensing valve badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded all over but especially bad at the rear end . no holes . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wishbones corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on most of underside/chassis

oil leaking from rear differential (badly corroded)

Pass 4 Jul 2019 133,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,715 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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MW12 GFJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc 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 MW12 GFJ, 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 MW12 GFJ registered?

MW12 GFJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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