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GU12 FYB

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,249 mi
Last recorded89,249 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 FYB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,739 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Doesn't release under load. (7.1.2 (d))

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to de-laminate

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,288 miles

Rear all rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,807 miles

Registration lamps slightly dirty/deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 37,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 26,984 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,280 miles

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

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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GU12 FYB is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc 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 GU12 FYB, 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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GU12 FYB is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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