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AK61 YDR

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,920 mi
Last recorded128,920 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YDR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 128,920 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside. Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside. Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tow bar corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,199 miles

Front Nearside and offside. Suspension arm bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/65 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside. Brake back plates corroded.

Rear Tow bar corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 265/65 R17 Worn and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 121,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Nearside and offside. Suspension arm bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/65 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop light emits white light to rear.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside. Brake back plates corroded.

Rear Tow bar corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 265/65 R17 Worn and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/65 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1-2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/65 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/65 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1-2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/65 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Offside and nearside rear drum brake back plates corroded.

Rear Tow bar corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,083 miles

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 109,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,410 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Both rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,968 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 12 Jun 2018 91,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,879 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,047 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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AK61 YDR is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 YDR, 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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AK61 YDR is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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