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ST12 XMB

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 XMB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Little effort on handbrake.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel rim damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,151 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Little effort on handbrake.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel rim damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,184 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers on both sides

Fail 13 Dec 2024 81,184 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers on both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe//deterioraed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamps damage

Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,159 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe//deterioraed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamps damage

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,636 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe/exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,360 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,450 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 39,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,168 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding and skin peeling

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroding and skin peeling

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,949 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 16,894 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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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ST12 XMB is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST12 XMB, 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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ST12 XMB is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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