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TL03 EDD

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,585 mi
Last recorded87,585 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL03 EDD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 87,585 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,286 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 78,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,756 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 68,756 miles

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,374 miles

nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters are deteriorating

slight diesel presence to top of engine area but no visible leaks found

Fail 15 Nov 2022 62,374 miles

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

nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters are deteriorating

slight diesel presence to top of engine area but no visible leaks found

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,140 miles

nearside rear brake drum backplate corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

nearside rear brake drum backplate corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,295 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,382 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,978 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,978 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,320 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,370 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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TL03 EDD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 TL03 EDD, 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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What year was TL03 EDD registered?

TL03 EDD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is TL03 EDD safe to buy?

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