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BL18 HFU

2018 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,632 mi
Last recorded70,632 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ranger56,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 HFU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 70,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 60,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,015 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 44,849 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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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BL18 HFU is a 2018 Ford Ranger in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,801 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 BL18 HFU, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL18 HFU registered?

BL18 HFU is a 2018 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is BL18 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 HFU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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