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MW61 LVN

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,252 mi
Last recorded187,252 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LVN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 187,252 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 187,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 183,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 177,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 172,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 167,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 167,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 148,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 148,473 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken in two pieces and insecure (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 139,191 miles

slight play in nearside front steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2017 133,492 miles

Front prop shaft, rear universal joint has slight play.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 133,492 miles

Front prop shaft, rear universal joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MW61 LVN is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW61 LVN, 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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MW61 LVN is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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