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RS04 HGS

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 HGS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,413 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 72,413 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,253 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,967 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 58,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,232 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from the flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 46,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear leaf spring front eye hanger bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from the flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,219 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 31,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,809 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,333 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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RS04 HGS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RS04 HGS, 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 RS04 HGS registered?

RS04 HGS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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