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NJ62 VGG

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,484 mi
Last recorded230,484 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VGG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 230,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 229,600 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 228,112 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 228,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 222,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 208,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 208,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 192,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 175,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 157,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 119,497 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,119 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 109,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

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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NJ62 VGG is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ62 VGG, 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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NJ62 VGG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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