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AK02 POT

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,993 mi
Last recorded182,993 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 POT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 182,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body corroded

Rear bumper corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 182,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body corroded

Rear bumper corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 179,078 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

body corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 179,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 175,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door step unservicable

Nearside sills weak but not holed

Offside sills weak but not holed

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

front diff oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2023 175,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door step unservicable

Nearside sills weak but not holed

Offside sills weak but not holed

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

front diff oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 171,906 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 171,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 164,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 151,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,047 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 136,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,263 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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AK02 POT is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK02 POT, 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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AK02 POT is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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