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SY12 YJG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,286 mi
Last recorded176,286 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 YJG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 176,286 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides Leaf spring corroded

Rear diff slight leak

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

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

under of the vehicle under sealed

Fail 6 Apr 2023 176,284 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides Leaf spring corroded

Rear diff slight leak

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

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

under of the vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 160,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 160,839 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 156,430 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,546 miles

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

Under vehicle recently been re undersealed covering chassis , arms and springs

Fail 16 Jul 2020 145,544 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Under vehicle recently been re undersealed covering chassis , arms and springs

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cyls both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 144,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cyls both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 140,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose and hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen chipped in various places

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,235 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SY12 YJG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SY12 YJG, 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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SY12 YJG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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