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AC53 NJC

2016 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 NJC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 105,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 79,664 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 78,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film benefit given (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film benefit given (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Spare tyre defective TYRE FLAT ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film benefit given (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film benefit given (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,116 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has slight cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

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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AC53 NJC is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 63,459 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 AC53 NJC, 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 10 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC53 NJC registered?

AC53 NJC is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is AC53 NJC safe to buy?

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