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AK16 VRL

2016 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VRL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,264 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 64,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 56,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 56,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 23,392 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 VRL is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK16 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AK16 VRL is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AK16 VRL safe to buy?

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