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MJ12 MBO

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,351 mi
Last recorded195,351 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 MBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 195,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner and outer track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner track rod end dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 189,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod on steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe behind weight valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 183,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 177,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 174,518 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 164,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 154,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 154,037 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 133,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,355 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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MJ12 MBO is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ12 MBO, 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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MJ12 MBO is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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