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MW12 GFU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,662 mi
Last recorded106,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,662 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 106,609 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,799 miles

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,694 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake weak

Fail 10 Nov 2023 88,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring anchor mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake weak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 62% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 32% (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front reg plate obscured (0.1 (b))

parking brake poor both sides

Pass 16 Oct 2021 65,274 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Jul 2020 51,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,337 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,819 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,458 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 GFU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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