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A23 SMM

2017 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,669 mi
Last recorded108,669 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SMM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,669 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 108,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,748 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 90,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,051 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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A23 SMM is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 59,881 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 A23 SMM, 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 9 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 SMM registered?

A23 SMM is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 February 2017.

Is A23 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SMM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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