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SJ12 XRE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XRE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 148,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

handbrake high

Fail 19 Feb 2026 148,108 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

handbrake high

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,438 miles

Nearside Front diff bearing worn

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,427 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front diff bearing worn

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,425 miles

n/s half shaft leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,547 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SJ12 XRE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver 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 SJ12 XRE, 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 SJ12 XRE registered?

SJ12 XRE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 XRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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