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B26 SMG

2015 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ranger68,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 SMG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 107,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 107,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,880 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 25 Sep 2023 69,875 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Slight misalignment on nearside rear leaf spring

Pass 9 Nov 2019 25,107 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive To nearside of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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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B26 SMG is a 2015 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,037 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 B26 SMG, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B26 SMG is a 2015 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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