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SD12 AAK

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 AAK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,861 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above back axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective flat ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory upper lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 128,861 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above back axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective flat ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory upper lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wiring corroded / broken /detached (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,233 miles

Central Front Lower under shield corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle stuck under seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower under shield corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,034 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,739 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front side windows slightly tinted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,002 miles

Front side windows tinted

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,002 miles

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

Front side windows tinted

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly obstructed by reversing camera but not likely to be misread

front side windows tinted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly obstructed by reversing camera but not likely to be misread

front side windows tinted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,838 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 95,838 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,218 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,206 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,766 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SD12 AAK is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SD12 AAK, 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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SD12 AAK is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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