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AP17 VCD

2017 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VCD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 98,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,928 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 87,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 66,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,153 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,616 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 6 Mar 2020 33,062 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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AP17 VCD is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Red 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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

AP17 VCD is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is AP17 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VCD 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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