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EJ12 XMS

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XMS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,817 miles

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

springs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 91,816 miles

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

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

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

springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plate corroded and weak

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

all chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,409 miles

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

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

wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels/tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,409 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels/tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,252 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels/tyres

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels/tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,389 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side mirror damaged

Under slightly side corroded and muddy

Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,389 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under slightly side corroded and muddy

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,147 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EJ12 XMS is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ12 XMS, 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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EJ12 XMS is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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