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DY12 ZKM

2012 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZKM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,554 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,639 miles

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

Rear axle brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,400 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,035 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 26 May 2018 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe came off reattached (3.5 (a))

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 67,368 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2017 67,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,518 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)

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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DY12 ZKM is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY12 ZKM, 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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DY12 ZKM is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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