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AR11 COW

2017 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,452 mi
Last recorded106,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 COW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 106,452 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,662 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 93,660 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 79,124 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,501 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,342 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 37,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel system has slight leak

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,542 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 34,539 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Stop lights not working (4.10 (c) (i))

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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AR11 COW is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Grey 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 AR11 COW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR11 COW registered?

AR11 COW is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AR11 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 COW 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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