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E4 APE

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 APE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,453 miles

Emission value 0.58

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 106,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Emission value 0.58

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,391 miles

Emission value 0.58

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,206 miles

All 4 wheel spacers corroded

Emission value 0.53

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,206 miles

All 4 wheel spacers corroded

Emission value 0.53

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,892 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,576 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Early Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Early Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,630 miles

Drivers view ; Wiper blade split

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))

Drivers view ; Wiper blade split

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,972 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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E4 APE is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E4 APE, 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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E4 APE is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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