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AK16 MLZ

2016 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,080 mi
Last recorded148,080 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 139,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 139,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,123 miles

Coolant leak Coolant bottle low ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 129,123 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant bottle low ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,214 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 99,982 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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AK16 MLZ is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK16 MLZ, 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 AK16 MLZ registered?

AK16 MLZ is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is AK16 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 MLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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