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D8 SWG

1999 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,905 mi
Last recorded81,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 81,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,582 miles

Front Both side front floor panels have slight corrosion but not structural

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,514 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side front shock cases corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of floor pans

Fail 28 Apr 2023 77,514 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side front shock cases corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of floor pans

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,350 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,247 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 74,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes by chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking pipe by chassis and fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear next to load vavle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,420 miles

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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D8 SWG is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D8 SWG, 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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What year was D8 SWG registered?

D8 SWG is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for D8 SWG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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