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WG61 OVS

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,468 mi
Last recorded165,468 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 OVS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,468 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 157,539 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 157,494 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,502 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 148,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 138,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,822 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,822 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,421 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to sidewall

Offside Front wheel noise whilst left hand down

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

had to wiggle tow socket to work

load valve corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to sidewall

Offside Front wheel noise whilst left hand down

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

had to wiggle tow socket to work

load valve corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,242 miles

nsf shock absorber slightly damp

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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WG61 OVS is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG61 OVS, 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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WG61 OVS is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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