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YR12 LXG

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LXG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 158,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front mount clips and rear pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 158,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front mount clips and rear pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 130,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 127,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 127,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,344 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 108,543 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 108,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,454 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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YR12 LXG is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 LXG, 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 YR12 LXG registered?

YR12 LXG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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