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SW12 HRG

2012 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HRG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 126,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection [grease] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,249 miles

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

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipe sections due to applied protection [grease]

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 89,433 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,237 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SW12 HRG is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW12 HRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 HRG registered?

SW12 HRG is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is SW12 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 HRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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