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BG17 NHL

2017 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,777 mi
Last recorded53,777 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 NHL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,777 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 53,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Grinding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,836 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 44,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,285 miles

Creaking noted from Offside front

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit lens damage

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,120 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 28,120 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020

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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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BG17 NHL is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 59,881 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 BG17 NHL, 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 9 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG17 NHL registered?

BG17 NHL is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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