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NJ61 HGE

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 HGE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 129,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,834 miles

All underbody undersealed and covers fitted obstructing view of testable components

Offside Front Upper steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2023 119,820 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

All underbody undersealed and covers fitted obstructing view of testable components

Offside Front Upper steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,428 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,784 miles

registration plate lamp lenses cracked/damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,068 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,492 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,623 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 23,623 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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NJ61 HGE is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ61 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ61 HGE registered?

NJ61 HGE is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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