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AP17 FRO

2017 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 FRO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,717 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer ball joint boots cracked / poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 17 Nov 2025 72,716 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor fault (5.2.3 (h))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer ball joint boots cracked / poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 14 Nov 2024 57,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge, on 3.2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, on 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 14 Nov 2024 57,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge, on 3.2mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, on 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,324 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 35,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 12,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 12,499 miles

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

Pass 22 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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AP17 FRO is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP17 FRO, 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 AP17 FRO registered?

AP17 FRO is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AP17 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 FRO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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