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L90 WJR

1999 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

224,636 mi
Last recorded224,636 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 WJR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 224,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 224,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 214,083 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 214,083 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2024 214,040 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing brake pad lower locking pin clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 206,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 206,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 198,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 196,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivels both n/s and o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 196,499 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger/ support missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivels both n/s and o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 195,494 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure door structure corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front axle swivel joints slightly leaking

coolant level low

n/s & o/s body panel brackets corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 188,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 177,605 miles

studs protruding from rear door are dangerous to other road users or pedestrians

Fail 20 Nov 2018 177,260 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested no coolant present in resirvoir (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

studs protruding from rear door are dangerous to other road users or pedestrians

Pass 28 Nov 2017 168,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 165,282 miles

Play in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jul 2015 165,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in o/s track rod end

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 160,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 151,596 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 151,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 140,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 127,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 127,806 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,636 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 116,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,458 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,567 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,480 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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L90 WJR is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 L90 WJR, 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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L90 WJR is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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