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T181 BGB

1999 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,414 mi
Last recorded145,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 BGB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,414 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2013 145,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 140,151 miles

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

body condition poor but no jagged edges

Fail 4 Jun 2012 139,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 137,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 136,975 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 131,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 128,085 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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T181 BGB is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T181 BGB, 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 T181 BGB registered?

T181 BGB is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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