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FV12 HYA

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,697 mi
Last recorded71,697 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HYA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,441 miles

Both sides rear leaf springs appear to have movement due to wear, between the leaves, the offside showing more.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Uplift present in outer balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 60,441 miles

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

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

Both sides rear leaf springs appear to have movement due to wear, between the leaves, the offside showing more.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Uplift present in outer balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,073 miles

Backlash and juddering evident within drivetrain when taking up drive from stationary.

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint section displays rotational play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 57,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure Wheel swinging around and is likely to foul rear axle and brake hoses. (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backlash and juddering evident within drivetrain when taking up drive from stationary.

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint section displays rotational play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,564 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner side

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner side

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,828 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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FV12 HYA 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 73.3%.

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 FV12 HYA, 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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FV12 HYA is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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