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NES 153

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNES 153
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,871 miles

All brake ferrules have protection applied

Complete underside has underseal applied masking testable items and structures

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at/going into valve block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting os/ns (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 62,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to EML mil on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at valve block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At both os/ns rear leaf springs mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,257 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at both rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion at both rear leaf springs

heavy corrosion over parts of chassis

Fail 31 May 2022 58,209 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion over whole chassis

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,615 miles

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

PARK BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARK BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms ,springs and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various chassis sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,739 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 51,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 49,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,319 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 38,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,099 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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NES 153 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NES 153, 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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NES 153 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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