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SY61 BYD

2012 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 BYD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,766 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,839 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,146 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 76,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering Box Weeping

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,785 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 73,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,390 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 69,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,822 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 61,822 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,920 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 53,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,339 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,325 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 43,297 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,627 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)

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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SY61 BYD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY61 BYD, 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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SY61 BYD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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