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VA12 ECE

2012 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 ECE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 131,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 123,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,836 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both backplates corroded

windscreen wipers only work on max speed but still working

Fail 15 Jul 2022 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both backplates corroded

windscreen wipers only work on max speed but still working

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,063 miles

265/60/R18. OF 7 OR 6 NR 8 NF 7mm.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,052 miles

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

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

265/60/R18. OF 7 OR 6 NR 8 NF 7mm.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,807 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

drive shaft between transfer box and gearbox gaiter split

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drive shaft between transfer box and gearbox gaiter split

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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VA12 ECE is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA12 ECE, 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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VA12 ECE is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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