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M12 UTE

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,883 mi
Last recorded149,883 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 UTE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 149,883 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 149,880 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 137,546 miles

All front suspension bushes/boots slightly persihed.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both plastic lenses slightly hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 137,546 miles

All front suspension bushes/boots slightly persihed.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both plastic lenses slightly hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front grill loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 126,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front grill loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 105,911 miles

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 18 Mar 2021 88,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 73,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,477 miles

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 28 Mar 2018 49,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,012 miles

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

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

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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M12 UTE is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M12 UTE, 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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M12 UTE is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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