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AJ17 HBO

2017 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,960 mi
Last recorded147,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 HBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 147,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 147,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 138,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,591 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 125,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 104,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,898 miles
Pass 1 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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AJ17 HBO is a 2017 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 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 AJ17 HBO, 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 AJ17 HBO registered?

AJ17 HBO is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 June 2017.

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