2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

1,899 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%
  2. Leaf spring: fractured4.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.9%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.6%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Brakes14.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  6. Steering7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2012 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,899 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; leaf spring: fractured; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).