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BG17 XJL

2017 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,384 mi
Last recorded166,384 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 XJL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 166,384 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 166,384 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,011 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 23,295 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 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 XJL is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 3,198cc 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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

BG17 XJL is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is BG17 XJL safe to buy?

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