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VN62 XYU

2012 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,215 mi
Last recorded97,215 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 XYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,441 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 71,042 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,262 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 54,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,428 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,319 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 33,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,969 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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VN62 XYU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN62 XYU, 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 VN62 XYU registered?

VN62 XYU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is VN62 XYU safe to buy?

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