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AV18 VDJ

2018 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,479 mi
Last recorded60,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ranger56,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VDJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 60,479 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 60,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens broken, have sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 33,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 33,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 18,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 15,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,550 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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AV18 VDJ is a 2018 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,801 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 AV18 VDJ, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV18 VDJ registered?

AV18 VDJ is a 2018 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is AV18 VDJ safe to buy?

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