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RJ12 DBY

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,626 mi
Last recorded96,626 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 DBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,671 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,775 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,769 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,992 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 15,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RJ12 DBY is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc 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 RJ12 DBY, 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 RJ12 DBY registered?

RJ12 DBY is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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