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V282 DSS

1999 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

133,110 mi
Last recorded133,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 DSS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 133,110 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,980 miles

airbag light on

both front brake discs inner faces very poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,963 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

both front brake discs inner faces very poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,739 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

airbag ring re horn push is faulty temp fix for retest as parts req to be ordered

chassis quite heavily corroded in places

the front brake discs are quite worn and pitted

underskin of bonnet badly holed and corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 114,739 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis quite heavily corroded in places

underskin of bonnet badly holed and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,976 miles

Chassis is showing signs of extensive corrosion throughout.

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

Nearside front C/V rubber

centre X/member tie bar held on with a tiewrap

Fail 24 Aug 2009 109,976 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chassis is showing signs of extensive corrosion throughout.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front C/V rubber

centre X/member tie bar held on with a tiewrap

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,190 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,695 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 64,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,567 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,984 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 57,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside 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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V282 DSS is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V282 DSS, 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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V282 DSS is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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