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FJ62 VZS

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VZS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,176 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 103,167 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 93,578 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 93,576 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,368 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Moderate play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 69,365 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Moderate play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,836 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 50,836 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 19,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,158 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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FJ62 VZS is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc 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 FJ62 VZS, 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 FJ62 VZS registered?

FJ62 VZS is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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