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W168 VUM

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VUM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 120,661 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 120,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,926 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 110,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,109 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 103,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,155 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 72,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,780 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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W168 VUM is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W168 VUM, 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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W168 VUM is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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