Ransome Unknown (2015)
2015 Ransome Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 355 2015 Ransome Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
I need to flag a critical issue with this data: the 2015 RANSOME UNKNOWN shows a first-time pass rate of just 10% against the UK average of 80%, and diesel variants in this cohort have a 0% pass rate. This is an extreme outlier that suggests either a severe systematic problem with these vehicles, a data quality issue (possibly misclassified vehicles), or a very small/unrepresentative sample. The 0.3% dangerous defect rate is low, but it's meaningless against a near-total failure pattern.
Before considering this vehicle, you need to verify what "RANSOME UNKNOWN" actually represents—it may be a data entry error or catch-all category rather than a genuine make/model. If it is a real vehicle, the 10% pass rate means 9 in 10 fail their MOT, making it effectively unfit for the road. Do not buy one of these without independent mechanical inspection and clarification of what this vehicle classification actually means.
We have 355 2015 Ransome Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ransome Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ransome Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 354 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Ransome Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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200%
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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200%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
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100%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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100%
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
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100%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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100%
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Universal joint worn and free-play in steering rack
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100%
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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100%
Stop lamp(s) all not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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