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V309 DDC

1999 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,842 mi
Last recorded175,842 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 DDC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 175,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 175,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 175,792 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 175,649 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Under Body Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 175,647 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) Brake Pedal Excessively Spongy And Has excessive travel (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Fuel Pipe Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Lense Smashed (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Lit

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Under Body Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 173,224 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 173,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 169,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 169,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 166,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 163,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 159,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 155,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 151,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 147,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 143,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 130,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 124,247 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 117,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 117,758 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 117,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 30 Mar 2006 111,606 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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V309 DDC is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V309 DDC, 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 V309 DDC registered?

V309 DDC is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V309 DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V309 DDC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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