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T129 BCU

1999 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 BCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,005 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 140,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 136,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 136,183 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 134,789 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 134,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 108,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 108,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 125,445 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 119,284 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 119,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T129 BCU is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T129 BCU, 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 T129 BCU registered?

T129 BCU is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T129 BCU safe to buy?

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