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V247 GSF

1999 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,997 mi
Last recorded157,997 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 GSF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 157,997 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2017 157,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2016 154,236 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

exhaust brackets held on with thin bands . not substantial.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 154,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2014 145,977 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,203 miles

all brake pipes corroding slight play in both front wheel bearings exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 125,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 115,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,302 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2009 111,300 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 78,530 miles

n/s/f headlamp lens damaged but does not effect beam image

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs showing signs of corrosion

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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V247 GSF is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V247 GSF, 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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V247 GSF is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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