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V249 DCB

1999 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,512 mi
Last recorded145,512 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 DCB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 145,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,894 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 134,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,826 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 122,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 112,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 112,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 105,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,333 miles

very little reserve travel in footbrake

Fail 8 Oct 2007 90,332 miles

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

very little reserve travel in footbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,275 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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V249 DCB is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V249 DCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V249 DCB registered?

V249 DCB is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V249 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V249 DCB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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