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AE13 SON

2013 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ranger75,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 SON
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damage

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 118,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 116,181 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 23 Sep 2021 86,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,135 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 59,133 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 46,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 46,686 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,979 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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AE13 SON is a 2013 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 75,712 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 AE13 SON, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE13 SON is a 2013 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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