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WL12 JRO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 JRO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,084 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 117,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,098 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 106,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion at rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 90,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion at rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,692 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 72,690 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,783 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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WL12 JRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc 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 WL12 JRO, 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 WL12 JRO registered?

WL12 JRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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