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D16 PNX

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 PNX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plates both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,307 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

Fail 3 Aug 2022 107,307 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,061 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,275 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake drum back plates corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,855 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,860 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,838 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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D16 PNX is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D16 PNX, 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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D16 PNX is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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