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BG53 DEN

2017 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DEN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,505 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 118,622 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,573 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,998 miles

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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BG53 DEN is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG53 DEN, 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 BG53 DEN registered?

BG53 DEN is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is BG53 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 DEN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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