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DS12 MVF

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

273,717 mi
Last recorded273,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MVF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 273,717 miles

Corrosion underside generally

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section hanger rotted off - system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 273,717 miles

Corrosion underside generally

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section hanger rotted off - system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 261,169 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 261,169 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 251,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe,corroded at the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 240,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 225,552 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 213,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2020 213,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 194,660 miles

headlamp levelling switch taped over to stop use

Fail 13 May 2019 194,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 172,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 142,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 117,122 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 91,593 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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DS12 MVF is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS12 MVF, 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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DS12 MVF is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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