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YK12 VBU

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler dust cover perished slightly

Nearside Rear & off side rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 104,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & near side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & off side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

slight engine oil leak

tow bar getting corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & off side front upper slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & off side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler rubber boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & off side front upper slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & off side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler rubber boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

both front door mirrors damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 78,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 78,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,174 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 58,550 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 46,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,471 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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YK12 VBU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YK12 VBU, 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 YK12 VBU registered?

YK12 VBU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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