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T179 PKR

1999 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,397 mi
Last recorded154,397 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 PKR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 154,397 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 154,397 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 148,883 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 148,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 140,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 139,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,055 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn, both rear front leaf spring mounts corroded, wipers clear screen poorly and close to failure, nearside front tyre has bald outer edge and close to failure, front pads low and close to failure

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, steering system is worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 136,992 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn, both rear front leaf spring mounts corroded, wipers clear screen poorly and close to failure, nearside front tyre has bald outer edge and close to failure, front pads low and close to failure

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, steering system is worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 135,026 miles

off side front and near side front brake pipes cleaned and painted NOT REPLACED

washer aim poor, steering system worn, offside front tyre has bald edge, nearside front tyre has bald edge, both front brakes binding and close to failure

Fail 27 Sep 2011 134,919 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

washer aim poor, steering system worn, offside front tyre has bald edge, nearside front tyre has bald edge, both front brakes binding and close to failure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 132,542 miles

screen is chipped, brake pipes are corroded, front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 130,116 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight oil leak from gearbgox area, all brake pipes to and from rear brake compensator is corroded and close to a failure, both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 127,039 miles

front brakes very slight bind; rear brake pipes off compensater corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 120,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 119,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T179 PKR is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T179 PKR, 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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T179 PKR is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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