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YT16 VCU

2016 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,955 mi
Last recorded191,955 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ranger63,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 191,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 191,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 188,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265-65-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 169,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 169,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 128,376 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,412 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,259 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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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YT16 VCU is a 2016 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 63,459 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 YT16 VCU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT16 VCU registered?

YT16 VCU is a 2016 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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