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LX12 WAO

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,943 mi
Last recorded90,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WAO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,943 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,938 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,442 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 79,423 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 72,684 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 51,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,304 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 44,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 44,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2018 44,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate has corrosion

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

engine oil leaks

engine water low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,800 miles

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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LX12 WAO is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX12 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX12 WAO registered?

LX12 WAO is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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