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V430 GVU

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,866 mi
Last recorded108,866 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 GVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,715cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,713 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,713 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,171 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,706 miles

rear exhaust silencer securing strap broken

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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V430 GVU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V430 GVU, 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 V430 GVU registered?

V430 GVU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V430 GVU safe to buy?

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