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Y5 NLR

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,822 mi
Last recorded178,822 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 NLR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 178,822 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 162,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 149,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,701 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake backing plates excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,290 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 111,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 109,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,426 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y5 NLR is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,200cc 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 Y5 NLR, 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 Y5 NLR registered?

Y5 NLR is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is Y5 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 NLR 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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