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WR12 OVS

2012 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 OVS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 146,521 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Centre section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible 3 letters faded (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,020 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam and full (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and middle pipes the last 1 inch corr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,814 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 117,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 82,175 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,025 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,394 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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WR12 OVS is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR12 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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WR12 OVS is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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