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L121 AMW

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 AMW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 162,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 162,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2025 135,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 153,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,142 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,559 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,414 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,902 miles

small chip to windscreen drivers view lower

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,469 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center stop lamp bulb disconnected

spear wheel inscure

Fail 14 Sep 2020 123,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s day time running bulb out

spear wheel inscure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 69,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,031 miles

Damage on windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Damage on windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,068 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,366 miles

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

Offside front park light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,366 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside front park light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,325 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

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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L121 AMW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L121 AMW, 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 L121 AMW registered?

L121 AMW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is L121 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 AMW shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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