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SY62 VHM

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,079 mi
Last recorded143,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VHM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 143,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped after catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,679 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components and areas of under body corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at join. (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Leaking from power steering pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components and areas of under body corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 115,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,187 miles

Handbrake only just met requirement.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,821 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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SY62 VHM is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY62 VHM, 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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SY62 VHM is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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