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B976 MAD

2014 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ranger72,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB976 MAD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,612 miles

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

steering heavy

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,031 miles

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

Coolant level very low

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Body damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering heavy

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level very low

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Body damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering heavy

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,898 miles

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

body work damage at front

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,898 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body work damage at front

Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,355 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 64,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,198 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,036 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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B976 MAD is a 2014 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,358 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 B976 MAD, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B976 MAD is a 2014 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2014.

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