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W231 PDP

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 PDP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 149,854 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 149,854 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,391 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,677 miles

corrosion chassis vartous areas

Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,677 miles

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

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

corrosion chassis vartous areas

Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,117 miles

corrosion various rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,370 miles

corrosion various rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 134,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 131,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 128,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 128,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 117,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 117,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 105,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear seats have been removed to make rear dog kennel so unable to check seats or belts

Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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)

front apron crumpled

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,930 miles

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)

front apron crumpled

Fail 21 Apr 2006 86,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

front apron crumpled

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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W231 PDP 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 63.2%.

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 W231 PDP, 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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W231 PDP is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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