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V299 BFC

1999 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 BFC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 91,714 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear leaf spring is slightly misaligned

Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 89,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded n/s bracket crroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

air filter box insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,213 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive All chassis and around body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 86,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,506 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,506 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,869 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,985 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,985 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,264 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,857 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,560 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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V299 BFC is a 1999 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V299 BFC, 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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V299 BFC is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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