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NJ61 HGU

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,126 mi
Last recorded163,126 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,126 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 163,126 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 162,122 miles

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

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 146,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,087 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,771 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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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NJ61 HGU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGU, 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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NJ61 HGU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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