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HG61 VPJ

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,101 mi
Last recorded185,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 185,101 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken and not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged but not showing incorrect colour to rear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 185,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covered by tape (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken and not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged but not showing incorrect colour to rear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 151,606 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 151,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ to axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1x not working & 1x very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,741 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

rear indicators slightly affected by other lamps

Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,741 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

offside rear lamp damaged

rear indicators slightly affected by other lamps

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,535 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Wipers poor performance.

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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HG61 VPJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG61 VPJ, 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 HG61 VPJ registered?

HG61 VPJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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