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G17 MCK

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,743 mi
Last recorded150,743 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 MCK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 150,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged and deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2025 150,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged and deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 142,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,729 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 122,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,777 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of testable items.

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,959 miles

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,959 miles

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,683 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,682 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack approx. 30cm (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,060 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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G17 MCK is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G17 MCK, 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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G17 MCK is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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