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E743 TFL

1988 Ford Ranger

Black Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,003 mi
Last recorded56,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 TFL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,857 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,820 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not fastening or releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/main box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rear most second tank cap not able to remove (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near and Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,800 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Body corrosion (Buck)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,252 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 48,250 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,156 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 34,156 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 34,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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E743 TFL is a 1988 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E743 TFL, 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 38 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E743 TFL registered?

E743 TFL is a 1988 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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