MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear chassis / tow bar corroded.
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.
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust centre box circular clamp corroded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
near side rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge.
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.
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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