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F4 PFC

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 PFC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 129,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,209 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 120,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,002 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'B' pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 106,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'B' pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,297 miles

near side rear lamp lense has slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,117 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear lamp lens has slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear valve base perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear valve base perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 57,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear valve base perishing

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear valve base perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,202 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

small chip in zone a

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,070 miles

Offside Front shockabsorber slightly damp

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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F4 PFC is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc 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 F4 PFC, 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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F4 PFC is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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