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AA04 HOW

2017 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 HOW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 90,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf springs corroded

Offside Rear Leaf Spring corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 64,461 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo Feed Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear light units dont match / o/s tinted

tpms on

white smoke emitted from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads looking low

Pass 5 Jun 2020

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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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AA04 HOW is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA04 HOW, 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.

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What year was AA04 HOW registered?

AA04 HOW is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is AA04 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 HOW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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