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V198 FAE

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,372 mi
Last recorded152,372 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FAE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 152,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 152,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 152,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 152,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all over chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 151,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 150,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 144,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,512 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 124,370 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,973 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 86,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,695 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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V198 FAE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V198 FAE, 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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What year was V198 FAE registered?

V198 FAE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V198 FAE safe to buy?

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