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SM12 AON

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AON
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 125,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

Under body covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2026 125,627 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,561 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,985 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,900 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,168 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded / Pitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,977 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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SM12 AON is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM12 AON, 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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SM12 AON is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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