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NU12 HKG

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 HKG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 79,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top / corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 79,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount and chassis leg badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting point corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

o/s front body mount corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage o/s front

Fail 28 Aug 2024 75,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp major fault on all rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping box leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage o/s front

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,053 miles

front tyres feathering

o/s rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,053 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached broken (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

front tyres feathering

o/s rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,211 miles

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

rear tyres down to 3/4mm

Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,211 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

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

rear tyres down to 3/4mm

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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NU12 HKG 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 NU12 HKG, 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 NU12 HKG registered?

NU12 HKG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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