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FK53 LOU

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK53 LOU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 157,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 146,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2025 146,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 143,188 miles

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

alternator belt frayng badly

Fail 14 Jun 2024 143,188 miles

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

alternator belt frayng badly

Fail 26 Apr 2024 142,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

alternator belt badly frayed and whipping around

coolant bottle on min cilp on coolant retern pipe not on oil level on min

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 117,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 111,480 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended socket misaligned,unable to insert test rig (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

gvw 3200kg,test class changed to class 4 as per ministry special notice

handbrake travel/imbalance

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected unable to fasten wiring test rig.operation not tested (1.9.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

gvw 3200kg,test class changed to class 4 as per ministry special notice

handbrake travel/imbalance

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,646 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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FK53 LOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 FK53 LOU, 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 FK53 LOU registered?

FK53 LOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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