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AO61 XFZ

2012 Ford Ranger

Bronze Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

221,143 mi
Last recorded221,143 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 221,143 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear light bracket bent and damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 205,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 192,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at offside rear by proportioning valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 192,029 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at offside rear by proportioning valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 180,679 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x brake pipes corroded union to load valve & load valve to rear flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 163,343 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 163,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 144,970 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 144,970 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 125,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 125,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,983 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,983 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,287 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 May 2017 89,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,860 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,860 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 65,432 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp dirty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp dirty (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 45,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AO61 XFZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Bronze with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO61 XFZ, 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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AO61 XFZ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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