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GJ62 WJU

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,372 mi
Last recorded195,372 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 WJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 195,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak from rear oil cooler

Pass 7 Feb 2025 188,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 180,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to first join x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 172,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 165,422 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 165,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 163,772 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 163,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured 2 leaves broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 155,767 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 155,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,874 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 113,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,855 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 91,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 70,687 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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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GJ62 WJU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ62 WJU, 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 GJ62 WJU registered?

GJ62 WJU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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