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DSZ 1213

2013 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,428 mi
Last recorded158,428 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ranger75,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 1213
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 158,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,777 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 136,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear check/tighten anchor bush bolt

Nearside driving light inoperative

Fail 25 Oct 2022 122,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear check/tighten anchor bush bolt

Nearside driving light inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 114,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,935 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,935 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,456 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 72,454 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,109 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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DSZ 1213 is a 2013 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 75,712 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 DSZ 1213, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DSZ 1213 is a 2013 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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