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SX12 AFU

2012 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 AFU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,852 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch liner, not considered structura

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Under body, chassis and various under body components covered in mud

Fail 31 Jan 2026 98,845 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch liner, not considered structura

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Under body, chassis and various under body components covered in mud

Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis, under passenger front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch liner, not considered structural

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Under body, chassis and various under body components covered in mud

Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Under body, chassis and various under body components covered in thick mud

Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,513 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working does not illuminate when selected by switch but illuminates only when reverse gear is selected (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Under body, chassis and various under body components covered in thick mud

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,607 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 90,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,022 miles

Handbrake travel.

High level brake light not working.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,371 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around driveshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

front under tray fitted

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust silencer has corroded excessively and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heat shields loose, middle and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread wearing at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread wearing at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around driveshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

driver seat trim loose

front under tray fitted

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,530 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,886 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 56,885 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

All four tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,997 miles

off side front tyre worn on inside keep check

Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,253 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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SX12 AFU is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SX12 AFU, 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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SX12 AFU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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