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T979 VWY

1999 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,248 mi
Last recorded119,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 VWY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,248 miles

Both rear wing edges corroded but not dangerous

Fail 19 Jan 2016 119,248 miles

Both rear wing edges corroded but not dangerous

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 113,104 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 113,104 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 109,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,741 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both chasis legs coroded

both front brakes slightly binding

both front inner wheel arches coroded

both front tyres close to limit

engine smoking when cold

exhaust system coroded

front no.plate cracked

front pads wearing low

headlamp aims on limits

leaf springs coroded

o/s/f belt starting to fray

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2009 100,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both chasis legs coroded

both front brakes slightly binding

both front inner wheel arches coroded

both front tyres close to limit

engine smoking when cold

exhaust system coroded

front no.plate cracked

front pads wearing low

headlamp aims on limits

leaf springs coroded

o/s/f belt starting to fray

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 94,693 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 94,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,279 miles

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

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

slight deflection from front brakes †

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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T979 VWY is a 1999 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T979 VWY, 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 T979 VWY registered?

T979 VWY is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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