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BEZ 229

2016 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 229
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,788 miles

Central exhaust flange corroded

sump corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central exhaust flange corroded

TPMS light on

Traction control light on

sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 65,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 58,030 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 57,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,783 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 45,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 37,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,339 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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BEZ 229 is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BEZ 229, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 229 registered?

BEZ 229 is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is BEZ 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 229 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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