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BG17 VDX

2017 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,205 mi
Last recorded25,205 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 25,205 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 25,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 22,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 21,100 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 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 VDX is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG17 VDX?

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What year was BG17 VDX registered?

BG17 VDX is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is BG17 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 VDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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