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BC18 VAU

2018 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ranger56,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 VAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,176 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (slight lift ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( slight lift ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,040 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (slight lift ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( slight lift ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wiper smearing screen

front bumper damaged o/s

Fail 13 Jul 2021 88,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wiper smearing screen

front bumper damaged o/s

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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BC18 VAU is a 2018 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC18 VAU, 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 BC18 VAU registered?

BC18 VAU is a 2018 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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