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H4 DXL

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 DXL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 113,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 107,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,513 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,481 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 May 2019 81,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,078 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H4 DXL is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 H4 DXL, 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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H4 DXL is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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