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FORD RANGER2016 · 3.2L DIESEL

3 GCJ

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Free vehicle summary for 3 GCJ: 2016 FORD RANGER (ORANGE, DIESEL). Mileage: 92,561. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 15/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
3198cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The latest test on 26 August 2025 at 92,561 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the owner has addressed previous mechanical deficiencies. While the history shows a pattern of wear-related failures, the recent clean report suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,250 miles per year. Between August 2024 and August 2025, the vehicle covered 10,472 miles, showing a steady usage profile. There are no significant gaps in the records or erratic spikes that would suggest long periods of neglect or extreme strain. The recorded 92,561 miles place the Ranger at a stage where heavy-duty components begin to require more frequent inspection intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, given the fractured offside coil spring recorded in the 2022 failure at 65,175 miles. Although this was rectified, the recurring mention of worn front tyres in 2022 and thin front brake pads in 2024 at 82,089 miles indicates that the front-end components bear the brunt of the wear. Check for uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment issues, and inspect the remaining life of the brake discs to ensure no immediate high-mileage service is required.

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78
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 28, 2026, 05:42 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The latest test on 26 August 2025 at 92,561 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the owner has addressed previous mechanical deficiencies. While the history shows a pattern of wear-related failures, the recent clean report suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,250 miles per year. Between August 2024 and August 2025, the vehicle covered 10,472 miles, showing a steady usage profile. There are no significant gaps in the records or erratic spikes that would suggest long periods of neglect or extreme strain. The recorded 92,561 miles place the Ranger at a stage where heavy-duty components begin to require more frequent inspection intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, given the fractured offside coil spring recorded in the 2022 failure at 65,175 miles. Although this was rectified, the recurring mention of worn front tyres in 2022 and thin front brake pads in 2024 at 82,089 miles indicates that the front-end components bear the brunt of the wear. Check for uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment issues, and inspect the remaining life of the brake discs to ensure no immediate high-mileage service is required.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Ford Ranger (3 GCJ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2022 to August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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