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RV12 SXO

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 SXO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,475 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 124,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,438 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 111,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 111,604 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 91,514 miles

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))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tested in wet conditions

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,190 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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RV12 SXO is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV12 SXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 SXO registered?

RV12 SXO is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is RV12 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 SXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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