MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V197 RAC is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2000 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,206 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 V197 RAC, 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 26 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of V197 RAC?
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What year was V197 RAC registered?
V197 RAC is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 February 2000.
Is V197 RAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V197 RAC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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