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AE65 SZU

2015 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ranger68,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 SZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 104,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,471 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 43,677 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged /cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 37,517 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AE65 SZU is a 2015 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,037 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 AE65 SZU, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE65 SZU registered?

AE65 SZU is a 2015 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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