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SF61 LJZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,604 mi
Last recorded25,604 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF61 LJZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 25,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,767 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 24,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 24,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 20,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,784 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,133 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 10,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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SF61 LJZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF61 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF61 LJZ registered?

SF61 LJZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is SF61 LJZ safe to buy?

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