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V245 XTL

1999 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

230,601 mi
Last recorded230,601 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 XTL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 230,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 203,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 186,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 186,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 165,108 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 165,108 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 164,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2014 147,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust hangers corroded but not insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 147,891 miles

exhaust hangers corroded but not insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 133,759 miles

all of vehicle chassis & body slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 133,757 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all of vehicle chassis & body slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,621 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer socket side light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,607 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 26 Apr 2008 76,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,215 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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V245 XTL is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V245 XTL, 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 V245 XTL registered?

V245 XTL is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V245 XTL safe to buy?

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