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AL03 MHV

2016 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,624 mi
Last recorded106,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 MHV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,760 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 95,893 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 88,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 88,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,476 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,845 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,003 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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AL03 MHV is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL03 MHV, 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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AL03 MHV is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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