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MW12 GHZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,425 mi
Last recorded124,425 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 GHZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 122,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

cab corroded rear

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,177 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) almost to excess ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 116,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) almost to excess ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,785 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 112,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,787 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 110,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front brake dragging

Pass 31 Mar 2020 98,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,273 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre / rear flange(s) deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,675 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 GHZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

MW12 GHZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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