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NA12 MEU

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,819 mi
Last recorded165,819 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 MEU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 165,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 155,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,425 miles

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

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

Rear both rear back plates corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,265 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear back plates corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner uneven tread wear on tyre

Offside Front Inner uneven tread wear on tyre

Rear nearside rear also offside rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,184 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner uneven tread wear on tyre

Offside Front Inner uneven tread wear on tyre

Rear nearside rear also offside rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,977 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 113,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,410 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,167 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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NA12 MEU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,200cc 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 NA12 MEU, 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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NA12 MEU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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