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BG17 VFJ

2017 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 104,989 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 74,672 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 74,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,544 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 50,544 miles

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

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

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 VFJ is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFJ, 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

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What year was BG17 VFJ registered?

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

Is BG17 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 VFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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