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W23 RLB

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 RLB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 147,361 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 147,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 131,341 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 114,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 114,495 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit .53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Retaining nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 97,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 97,413 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 79,825 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 79,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,437 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,518 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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W23 RLB is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W23 RLB, 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 W23 RLB registered?

W23 RLB is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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