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NJ62 HFE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,231 mi
Last recorded171,231 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 HFE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 171,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel tank insecure mounting excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

general underbody and suspension corrosion all over

Pass 25 Sep 2024 158,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 144,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,045 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Sep 2022 133,036 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 22 Aug 2022 132,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Rear service brake effort fades away cannot be substained, (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light loose.

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes into T piece on axle, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes into and out of LSV Valve, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,110 miles

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

The exposed ends of the rigid brake pipes have some corrosion and should be cleaned/protected.

The parking brake has limited reserve travel and requires adjustment.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 17 Aug 2020 98,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 27 Aug 2019 84,217 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,216 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seatbelt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,801 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 58,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,389 miles

rear bumper damage

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,283 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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NJ62 HFE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ62 HFE, 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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NJ62 HFE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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