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DA12 YDE

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,409 mi
Last recorded164,409 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YDE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 164,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 164,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 164,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from cyl to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,030 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 9 Sep 2023 144,847 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,692 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,746 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,808 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,807 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,046 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 56,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 43,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA12 YDE is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA12 YDE, 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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DA12 YDE is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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