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T740 OWA

1999 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,125 mi
Last recorded186,125 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 OWA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 186,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 178,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2013 178,801 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 172,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 172,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 166,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 155,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 145,877 miles

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

chassis and body corroding

rear suspension components corroding

shocker top bushes corroding

steering coupling rubber wearing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 145,875 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chassis and body corroding

rear suspension components corroding

shocker top bushes corroding

steering coupling rubber wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 133,385 miles

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

o/s mirror slightly damaged in corner still clear emmitting view to rear

Fail 11 Mar 2008 133,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror slightly damaged in corner still clear emmitting view to rear

Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,307 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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T740 OWA is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T740 OWA, 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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T740 OWA is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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