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W129 SGW

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SGW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

mileage not displayed taped over

osf brake pipe securing bracket broken but secured by cabletie

speedo flickers occasionaly on decelerometer test

Fail 10 Aug 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

mileage not displayed taped over

osf brake pipe securing bracket broken but secured by cabletie

speedo flickers occasionaly on decelerometer test

Fail 11 Aug 2013 226,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electrical tow bar socket detatched from tow hitch

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2013 226,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electrical tow bar socket detatched from tow hitch

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2012 226,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes minor corrosion

nsf steering joint has slight play

nsf washer jet partially blocked

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osf wheel bearing has slight play

osr handbrake cable securing bracket broken

osr registration plate light dim

Fail 20 Aug 2012 226,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes minor corrosion

nsf steering joint has slight play

nsf washer jet partially blocked

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osf wheel bearing has slight play

osr handbrake cable securing bracket broken

osr registration plate light dim

Pass 29 Jul 2011 223,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 220,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 215,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 211,388 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre low

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

rear buck damage

Pass 11 Aug 2007 198,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 198,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 170,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 152,034 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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W129 SGW is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W129 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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W129 SGW is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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