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YK12 XVZ

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,006 mi
Last recorded139,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XVZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,006 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 131,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 123,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 123,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,657 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,657 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,687 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,685 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 74,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 2,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,177 miles

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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 XVZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc 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 YK12 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

YK12 XVZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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