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HG12 VHU

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,880 mi
Last recorded74,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VHU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,880 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexible hose retaining device missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 67,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking cooler/heater (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexible hose retaining device missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 63,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake flexy hose mounting (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 59,548 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates rusty

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,606 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light illuminated

traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 46,518 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light illuminated

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,432 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 41,432 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 12 May 2015 31,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 31,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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HG12 VHU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HG12 VHU, 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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HG12 VHU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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