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YS17 MLK

2017 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ranger59,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 MLK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,091 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 44,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 35,261 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 35,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,526 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 22,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YS17 MLK 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 YS17 MLK, 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 YS17 MLK registered?

YS17 MLK is a 2017 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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