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SV12 VGO

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,126 mi
Last recorded74,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VGO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,126 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 71,718 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of off side drive shaft (1.2.1 (g))

Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive steerong box leaking from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 71,716 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/F DRIVESHAFT INSECURE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil STEERING RACK (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,346 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S Front to rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 62,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 58,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,944 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,318 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack orbital (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,531 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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SV12 VGO is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV12 VGO, 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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SV12 VGO is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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