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AK12 HLG

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,793 mi
Last recorded158,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HLG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 158,793 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 158,527 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear body floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 141,247 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavy corrosion on most of vehicle chassis & inside of vehicle floors

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Jan 2024 122,876 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavy corrosion on most of vehicle chassis & inside of vehicle floors

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,550 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,316 miles

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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full light unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,734 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox may be residue from previous leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The rear section of the exhaust is fractured/ cracked and starting to leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,422 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,107 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,310 miles

The end of the rear bumper bar is damaged on nearside but has folded in and not causing a sharp edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,890 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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AK12 HLG is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK12 HLG, 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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AK12 HLG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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