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MW12 GFK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,605 mi
Last recorded215,605 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 215,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 215,605 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment rear brake system requires attention (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 200,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Of rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 200,726 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Of rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 187,656 miles

Chassis corroded in various places

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

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

Various front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 187,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded in various places

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

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

Various front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 175,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from exhaust backbox join to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 175,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from exhaust backbox join to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 164,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 164,242 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 118,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,262 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,933 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,789 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 GFK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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