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SP12 VSC

2012 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,927 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 76,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into the flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into the flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into the brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis mounting corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of the chassis underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,400 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brakes binding slightly

patches of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,560 miles

Front Brakes slight binding

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer hand brake casing damaged

Under body corrosion forming

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Hand brake casing damage

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect electrical connector broken and was connected incorrectly so was on main beam instead of dipped (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os hand brake cable outer cover split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os hand brake cable outer cover split

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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SP12 VSC is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP12 VSC, 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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SP12 VSC is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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