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YL61 NWU

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,494 mi
Last recorded176,494 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 176,494 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 176,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wish bone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 159,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 152,066 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

chip in screen

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,979 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

chip in screen

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,607 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

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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YL61 NWU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL61 NWU, 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

How do I check the history of YL61 NWU?

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What year was YL61 NWU registered?

YL61 NWU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is YL61 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL61 NWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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