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NU12 TUO

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 TUO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,730 miles

leaf springs corroded

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 7 Nov 2024 136,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

leaf springs corroded

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,586 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,096 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,793 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,738 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 34,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,762 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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NU12 TUO is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NU12 TUO, 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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NU12 TUO is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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