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A16 XXB

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,199 mi
Last recorded71,199 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XXB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,441 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 66,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,823 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,091 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to the wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 11 Sep 2017 35,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to the wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,296 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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A16 XXB is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 79,392 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 Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 XXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 XXB registered?

A16 XXB is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is A16 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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