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SW61 MFN

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,469 mi
Last recorded62,469 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 MFN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 62,469 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 62,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 53,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 53,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,116 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,472 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,052 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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SW61 MFN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW61 MFN, 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 SW61 MFN registered?

SW61 MFN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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