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W251 YHJ

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,381 mi
Last recorded123,381 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,626 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,735 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Fixing nuts are severely corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Calliper bleed screw not fully tightened. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,032 miles

Offside Rear body panel corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,032 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken /part missing (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear body panel very corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective one around centre exhaust silencer and on mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,042 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective one around centre exhaust silencer and on mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,849 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,190 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,984 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes to the front of vehicle show some corrossion

Pass 28 May 2014 41,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,206 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly perrised on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2012 34,094 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 30,968 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 28,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,256 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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W251 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W251 YHJ, 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 W251 YHJ registered?

W251 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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