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AK18 VBA

2018 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ranger56,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VBA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,236 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 85,437 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 85,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 70,541 miles

Both headlamp glasses are discolouring

Pass 20 May 2023 57,652 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn on the inner edges, offside is bald

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 7 May 2022 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2021 29,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK18 VBA is a 2018 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,801 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 AK18 VBA, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK18 VBA registered?

AK18 VBA is a 2018 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is AK18 VBA safe to buy?

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