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W126 SGW

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,833 mi
Last recorded160,833 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 SGW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 160,833 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 158,363 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 151,381 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to wear bars/ stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,762 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,554 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,917 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,255 miles

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

small hole caused by corrosion above rear number plate

underside of vehicle has corrosion withstood CAT

Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,557 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 117,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 112,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 112,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,546 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 83,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 57,524 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 57,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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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W126 SGW is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W126 SGW, 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 W126 SGW registered?

W126 SGW is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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