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V217 DDC

1999 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,533 mi
Last recorded146,533 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 DDC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 146,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 139,336 miles

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 139,336 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,980 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 133,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 127,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,251 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 117,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 105,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch poor

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 81,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V217 DDC is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V217 DDC, 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 V217 DDC registered?

V217 DDC is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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