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948 UYD

1999 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

246,967 mi
Last recorded246,967 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration948 UYD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 246,967 miles

engine oily but not drpping

Pass 15 Apr 2025 244,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mtg corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 241,336 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 237,337 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 237,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusters siezed (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusters siezed (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 233,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 233,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 226,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/75/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 226,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/75/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 222,005 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 221,992 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 220,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 217,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 217,868 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 214,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 206,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 204,013 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension bushes worn

underside and structure corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 204,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dust covers and rubber bushes deteriorated

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

underside structure and components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 200,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 192,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 178,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 160,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 143,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 125,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 125,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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948 UYD is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 108,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 948 UYD, 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 27 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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948 UYD is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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