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WJ62 SOU

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,916 mi
Last recorded129,916 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 SOU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 129,916 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust hangers corroded off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front puddle light flashing white light towards front

Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 115,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 84,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,607 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,605 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,672 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 42,435 miles

Both Rear Brake Shields Corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 34,207 miles

Rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 23,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,169 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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WJ62 SOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ62 SOU, 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 WJ62 SOU registered?

WJ62 SOU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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