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RF53 DAD

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 DAD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 144,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 138,014 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 138,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 129,651 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 113,322 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,576 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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RF53 DAD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 RF53 DAD, 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 RF53 DAD registered?

RF53 DAD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RF53 DAD safe to buy?

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