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AU16 ZNJ

2016 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 152,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer exhaust skin corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 152,475 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer exhaust skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,684 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 146,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 139,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,683 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 115,532 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,315 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,922 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,279 miles

rear tyres wearing towards centre

windscreen cracked

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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AU16 ZNJ is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU16 ZNJ, 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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What year was AU16 ZNJ registered?

AU16 ZNJ is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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