2012 Ford Ranger · 7,282 MOT tests
2012 Ford Ranger reliability
2012 Ford Rangers fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Ranger years (7,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 103,364
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,282
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.4% of tests fail here (127% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension13.6%
- Brakes8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Steering6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.22%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened 3.36%
A broken leaf spring can affect how the car sits and handles, so it needs urgent replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 2.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.63%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.19%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.74%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Ranger reliable?
2012 Ford Rangers fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Ranger years (7,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.22% of tests), leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened (3.36% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Ranger shows 103,364 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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