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TOYOTA UNKNOWN2012 · 4.0L PETROL

FJ03 ACE

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2012 TOYOTA UNKNOWN is a PETROL vehicle with a 3956cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 80,863.

MOT
Valid
Expires 10/11/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 20/04/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
3956cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend despite recent testing inconsistencies. The most recent inspection on 11 November 2025 at 80,863 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just four days prior. This pattern suggests that minor issues or specific test-related failures were identified and rectified immediately to secure a pass. The lack of advisories across the last three tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum legal standards. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,477 miles per year. Data shows a significant surge in activity between April 2023 (77,937 miles) and April 2024 (80,682 miles), where the car covered roughly 2,700 miles in a year. However, the interval between April 2024 and November 2025 saw an accumulation of 1881 miles over nineteen months. This high annual mileage places consistent stress on wear-related items such as suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and brake system, as these are the most susceptible to high-mileage wear. While the record shows no recurring structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the high mileage necessitates a close check for shock absorber leaks and uneven thinning of the brake discs. Given the rapid-fire failures in 2024 and 2025, verifying the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the bushings is essential to ensure the issues that caused previous failures were properly addressed rather than merely masked.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 03:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend despite recent testing inconsistencies. The most recent inspection on 11 November 2025 at 80,863 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just four days prior. This pattern suggests that minor issues or specific test-related failures were identified and rectified immediately to secure a pass. The lack of advisories across the last three tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum legal standards. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,477 miles per year. Data shows a significant surge in activity between April 2023 (77,937 miles) and April 2024 (80,682 miles), where the car covered roughly 2,700 miles in a year. However, the interval between April 2024 and November 2025 saw an accumulation of 1881 miles over nineteen months. This high annual mileage places consistent stress on wear-related items such as suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and brake system, as these are the most susceptible to high-mileage wear. While the record shows no recurring structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the high mileage necessitates a close check for shock absorber leaks and uneven thinning of the brake discs. Given the rapid-fire failures in 2024 and 2025, verifying the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the bushings is essential to ensure the issues that caused previous failures were properly addressed rather than merely masked.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Toyota Unknown (FJ03 ACE) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2023 and November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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