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W256 PBU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

280,654 mi
Last recorded280,654 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 PBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 280,654 miles

rear axle leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

all vehicle chassis in poor condition

front bonnet in poor very condition but no sharpe edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 280,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all vehicle chassis in poor condition

front bonnet in poor very condition but no sharpe edges

front brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2015 267,349 miles

all of the vehicle chassis in poor condition

front bonnet in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2015 267,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner wing (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner wing (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

all of the vehicle chassis in poor condition

front bonnet in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2014 254,747 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle chassis very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2014 254,280 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle chassis very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 241,903 miles

vehicle chassis rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 241,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak on oil filter

vehicle chassis rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 229,369 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 229,044 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 216,031 miles

vehicle body work in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2011 215,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 194,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 194,526 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 180,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 179,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 163,855 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 163,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low,front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 147,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 147,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,989 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

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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W256 PBU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 W256 PBU, 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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W256 PBU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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