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R18 SDL

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SDL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,605 miles

both rear drum back plates corroded x2

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,564 miles

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

both rear drum backing plates corroded x2

front lower panel corroded

nearside front spring corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear drum backing plates corroded x2

front lower panel corroded

nearside front spring corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,425 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear drum brake back plates corroded x2

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear drum brake back plates corroded x2

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges x2 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear drum back plates corroded x2

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,193 miles

rear back plates corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,366 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,243 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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R18 SDL is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 SDL, 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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What year was R18 SDL registered?

R18 SDL is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is R18 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 SDL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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