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SJ12 XRG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,660 mi
Last recorded87,660 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XRG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,660 miles

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2025 87,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked on reverse light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached Light unit lose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Joint to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 55,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,750 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 47,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,901 miles

Gear box oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,901 miles

Gear box oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,224 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 31,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 31,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,940 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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SJ12 XRG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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