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DV62 KOW

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,383 mi
Last recorded155,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 KOW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,383 miles

Both brake drum backing covers corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 155,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both brake drum backing covers corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,749 miles

Coolant leak Residue at front of engine ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides brake drum backing plates slightly corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar its self (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 151,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Residue at front of engine ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides brake drum backing plates slightly corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar its self (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 142,922 miles

all tyres perished on the side walls

Fail 30 Jun 2022 142,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,656 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 137,640 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,454 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft c.v gaiter perished

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 112,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise very early replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise very early replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,457 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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DV62 KOW is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV62 KOW, 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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DV62 KOW is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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