1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

190 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 190 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.7%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Side repeaters: not working2.6%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics53.7%
  2. Body & chassis25.8%
  3. Suspension23.2%
  4. Brakes21.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Steering7.4%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.1%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 59.5% of 1999 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 190 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp: not working on main beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).