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CN57 MUD

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,147 mi
Last recorded131,147 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 MUD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,147 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,128 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,643 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear drum back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,546 miles

Leaf spring fractured One leaf both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear drum back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 88,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,193 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 69,601 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 61,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CN57 MUD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN57 MUD, 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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CN57 MUD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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