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SD12 VVY

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VVY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,772 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe, suspension, underbody corroded/undersesler sprayed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,139 miles

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,392 miles

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

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

all undercarriage and suspension and brake components sprayed with underseal

Fail 19 Oct 2022 98,392 miles

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

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

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

all undercarriage and suspension and brake components sprayed with underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has stepping wear

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,915 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has stepping wear

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,071 miles

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

all under body sprayed under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,703 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VVY is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVY, 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 SD12 VVY registered?

SD12 VVY is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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