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BG14 COW

2015 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,847 mi
Last recorded138,847 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ranger68,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 COW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 138,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 138,795 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 138,519 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle casing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from diesel tank

Fail 15 Apr 2025 129,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle casing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from diesel tank

Pass 18 Apr 2024 115,186 miles

mud under side

Pass 23 May 2023 103,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 103,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,394 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,945 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,676 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,098 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BG14 COW is a 2015 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BG14 COW, 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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BG14 COW is a 2015 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 May 2015.

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