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W178 MFP

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,220 mi
Last recorded128,220 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 MFP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 128,220 miles

Both front shockabsorbers damp and becoming weak.

Front steering joint gaitors perished.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 126,362 miles

Heavy underside corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cab mount chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy underside corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 123,664 miles

Offside Front shock slight dampness

both outer cv gaiters perishing

general chassis surface corrossion

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,953 miles

chassis heavy surface corrossion

exhaust corroded

front shocks slight dampness

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,873 miles

rear tyres starting to corrode

sides of buck corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2013 109,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer cv gaiters slight seepage

nearside mirror glass damaged

surface corrossion to chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,373 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

fuel pipe surface corrosion

general chassis surface corrossion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,565 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,067 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,067 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front tyre tread worn low

surface corrosion on chassis

surface on exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,557 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,571 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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W178 MFP is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W178 MFP, 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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W178 MFP is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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