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D3 ELW

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 ELW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,807 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 119,112 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 119,063 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,971 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 109,948 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,055 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Neartside rear tyre wearing close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,180 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 30,603 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,603 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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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D3 ELW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D3 ELW, 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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D3 ELW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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