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V121 ALW

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 ALW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 155,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 155,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 150,005 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 149,987 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 133,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 133,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,331 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 124,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 119,570 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose UJ flange bolt (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,336 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,160 miles

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

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

engine managmen t light on

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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V121 ALW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V121 ALW, 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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V121 ALW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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