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BL17 EKR

2017 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 EKR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 106,842 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 106,842 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. fault

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,364 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,711 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 94,711 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,277 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,801 miles

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

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

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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BL17 EKR is a 2017 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL17 EKR, 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 BL17 EKR registered?

BL17 EKR is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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