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MA61 ZFD

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,786 mi
Last recorded114,786 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 ZFD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps lenses glazed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,929 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,929 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,094 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 106,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front CV boots are weeping

Front drop link covers are perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp is cracked

coolant level below min

trays & covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight lift in traction control bushes.

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Oil also passing through exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight lift in traction control bushes.

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,756 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,082 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,746 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,381 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,381 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA61 ZFD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA61 ZFD, 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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MA61 ZFD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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