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SX12 EOJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 EOJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake valve insecure inner wing corroded (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas on chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 125,165 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe going to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

clutch feed hydraulic pipe showing signs of corrosion

complete chassis,outriggers,cross members,inner sills,etc showing signs of corrosion

engine sump heavily corroded and damp

handbrake travel getting high

middle exhaust pipe showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all other pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most areas of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,083 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all other pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most areas of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,632 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

complete chassis,cross members,outriggers,etc showing signs of corrosion

engine sump heavily corroded

handbrake travel getting high

tow bar showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel getting high

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

complete chassis,cross members,outriggers,etc showing signs of corrosion

engine sump heavily corroded

offside front brake back plate deteriorated and insecure

tow bar showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

signs of general corrosion on complete chassis,cross members,etc

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump showing signs of corrosion and rust blisters

front cross member corroded and signs of general corrosion on complete chassis

middle to rear exhaust flanges showing signs of deterioration

rear exhaust silencer offside rear mounting bracket corroded and insecure [still supported]

signs of free play in rear differential area ?

upper centre brake light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two short pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump showing signs of corrosion and rust blisters

front brakes pulling to right on road test ?

front cross member corroded and signs of general corrosion on complete chassis

middle to rear exhaust flanges showing signs of deterioration

nearside front brake back plate deteriorated and slightly insecure

rear exhaust silencer offside rear mounting bracket corroded and insecure [still supported]

signs of free play in rear differential area ?

upper centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member under radiator showing signs of corrosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front[2] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,514 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front[2] (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear handbrake performance low compared to nearside rear

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing[brake binding]

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,705 miles

handbrake travel getting high

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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SX12 EOJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SX12 EOJ, 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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SX12 EOJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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