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W4 DSU

2012 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,465 mi
Last recorded168,465 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ranger79,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 168,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 164,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 154,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 143,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 130,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,119 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,086 miles

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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W4 DSU 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 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 W4 DSU, 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 W4 DSU registered?

W4 DSU is a 2012 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is W4 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 DSU 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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