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AO12 LNJ

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 135,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH,to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,515 miles

ball joint rubber boots perishing

corrosion on various parts of truck

Pass 23 Dec 2022 130,519 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,536 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 126,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,693 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,544 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,100 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO12 LNJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 LNJ, 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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AO12 LNJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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