FORD RANGER2012 · 2.2L DIESEL

The 2012 Ford Ranger presents a broadly roadworthy profile as of its most recent MOT on 18 November 2025 at 134,851 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the five available tests remains stable, with only a single anomalous failure on 7 November 2024 at 128,436 miles that listed no defects, reversed by a clean pass thirteen days later. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept to a consistent test schedule without recurring mechanical faults. Mileage stands at 134,851 over roughly fourteen years, averaging about 9,600 miles per year, typical for the age. The records show steady annual accumulation: 97,918 miles in December 2022, 113,964 in November 2023, 128,436 in November 2024, and 134,851 in November 2025. No dramatic gaps or rapid jumps appear. The clean advisory-free tests at each stage imply the previous owner addressed wear items like tyres, wiper blades, and brake friction materials before each examination, reflecting disciplined upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion, particularly on a 2012 pickup prone to rust on chassis rails and suspension mounts. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation not always caught in a pass. The November 2024 fail with no defects warrants scrutiny of the test certificate to confirm no omitted binding calipers or emission irregularities. Verify the drivetrain and 4x4 components given the Ranger's off-road design and the moderate mileage. The lack of repeated failures on tyre tread or exhaust emissions indicates basic upkeep was not skipped, contrasting with many high-mileage commercial vehicles. Prospective owner should still budget for consumable replacement as the truck enters its fifteenth year.