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D1 GBW

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,103 mi
Last recorded104,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GBW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 13 Nov 2025 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 94,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Nearside Front Outer Has slight leak of grease from outer clip

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt want plug into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 81,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,890 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector no 4 area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside day running light inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside day running light inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,802 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,813 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,652 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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D1 GBW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D1 GBW, 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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What year was D1 GBW registered?

D1 GBW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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