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WG61 XLW

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XLW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,437 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis .& suspension arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 56,437 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe broke off. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis .& suspension arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,921 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,734 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 43,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limit valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,034 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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WG61 XLW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLW, 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 WG61 XLW registered?

WG61 XLW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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The MOT history for WG61 XLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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