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KP12 VRZ

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 168,483 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight under vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 May 2026 168,480 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 158,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 158,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 148,595 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Casings Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Slight Corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 142,789 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 142,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 133,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 133,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 124,673 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear springs weak

Fail 25 May 2021 124,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear springs weak

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,541 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 82,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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KP12 VRZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP12 VRZ, 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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KP12 VRZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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