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AFW 989A

1983 Ford Ranger

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 989A
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 69,796 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering hard to turn while jacked up

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracked on inner walls but no cords showing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracked on inner walls but no cords showing

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,635 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 18 Jul 2009 61,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 61,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 61,384 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AFW 989A is a 1983 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFW 989A, 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 43 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFW 989A is a 1983 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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