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V356 LWX

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 LWX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 195,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan / bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded idler - front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan / bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded compensator mounting - cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded idler - front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 190,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover shield corroded

cab floor panels corroded

o/s and n/s rear spring hanger mounting area corroded

rear chassis brace over axle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 190,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover shield corroded

cab floor panels corroded

o/s and n/s rear spring hanger mounting area corroded

rear chassis brace over axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 180,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 180,719 miles

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

Braking system leaking front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box - inner arch (2.2.C.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 171,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 171,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,902 miles

Rear chassis / tow bar corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 166,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear chassis / tow bar corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 151,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 145,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 142,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 142,855 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 131,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,986 miles

exhaust centre box circular clamp corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 116,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,217 miles

near side rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,425 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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V356 LWX is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V356 LWX, 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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V356 LWX is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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