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AE16 VFS

2016 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,706 mi
Last recorded83,706 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VFS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 754,524 miles

front prop shaft joint cover deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2025 74,524 miles

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

front prop shaft joint cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,136 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slightly mis aligned

Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,919 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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AE16 VFS is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 VFS registered?

AE16 VFS is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AE16 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VFS 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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