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V227 EVM

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 EVM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,905 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,132 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,044 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,239 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,908 miles

heavy under seal under jeep covering all

Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heavy under seal under jeep covering all

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,248 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,630 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,409 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,354 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,354 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,992 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,992 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,238 miles

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

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

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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V227 EVM is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V227 EVM, 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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V227 EVM is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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