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SG02 AXE

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 AXE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 27 Aug 2025 123,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Sep 2024 121,363 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 121,363 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,419 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2022 111,326 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,029 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,238 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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SG02 AXE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SG02 AXE, 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 SG02 AXE registered?

SG02 AXE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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