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V359 BFC

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 BFC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 106,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,938 miles

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

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

Rear leaf spring eye bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,474 miles

All front ball joint gaitors perished

All spring eye bushes slightly worn

Nearside mirror slightly loose

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

Oil filter leaking slightly

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 99,474 miles

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

All front ball joint gaitors perished

All spring eye bushes slightly worn

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose

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

Oil filter leaking slightly

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,792 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,925 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,020 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 77,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 68,933 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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V359 BFC is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V359 BFC, 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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V359 BFC is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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