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ET12 LTJ

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,156 mi
Last recorded198,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 198,156 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 181,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 145,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 137,706 miles

nearside front daylight running lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2019 126,225 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 125,526 miles

Body component insecure bonnet insecure due to broken offside hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid level is low. )( front pads thin

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,371 miles

Offside bonnet hinge is broken / damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,370 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters are damaged and no longer conform with specifications (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure cable hanging offside rear and bare connectors (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is deteriorating near to the limits (0.1 (b))

Offside bonnet hinge is broken / damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,474 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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ET12 LTJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET12 LTJ, 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 ET12 LTJ registered?

ET12 LTJ is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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