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BAJ 1E

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,518 mi
Last recorded155,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 1E
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 155,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear leaf springs corroding

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear leaf springs corroding

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 134,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,157 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,155 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BAJ 1E is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BAJ 1E, 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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BAJ 1E is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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