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VA12 FUD

2012 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FUD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,422 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 98,348 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,336 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 93,336 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel also within body mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,297 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,464 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,464 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,984 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,096 miles

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,979 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Sep 2016 39,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no towbar electrics fitted

towball removed only

Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear bumper bar and supports (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no towbar electrics fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,868 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 33,868 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VA12 FUD is a 2012 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VA12 FUD, 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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What year was VA12 FUD registered?

VA12 FUD is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is VA12 FUD safe to buy?

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