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GV12 LPU

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,617 mi
Last recorded42,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 42,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 38,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 36,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,014 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 35,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,561 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 28,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,080 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 17,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,224 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GV12 LPU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,200cc 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 GV12 LPU, 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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GV12 LPU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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