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981 VTG

2018 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,616 mi
Last recorded26,616 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ranger56,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 VTG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 26,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 23,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 20,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,190 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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981 VTG is a 2018 Ford Ranger in White with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,801 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 981 VTG, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 981 VTG registered?

981 VTG is a 2018 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 981 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 981 VTG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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