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AK12 JBU

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,276 mi
Last recorded104,276 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,302 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,302 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 98,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,478 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Window missing from detachable rear cab.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Window missing from detachable rear cab.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,554 miles

ball joints worn

front tyres worn

Fail 8 Apr 2022 90,528 miles

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

ball joints worn

front tyres worn

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,342 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,274 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate has a misting of oil

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,936 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 JBU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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