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GL12 WRG

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,052 mi
Last recorded146,052 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WRG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,052 miles

exhaust rear section fractured at joint

Fail 19 Aug 2025 146,045 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear section fractured at joint

Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,551 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,920 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 112,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,508 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 95,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,179 miles

front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,178 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured as marked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,836 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 70,990 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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GL12 WRG is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,200cc 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 GL12 WRG, 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 GL12 WRG registered?

GL12 WRG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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