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W259 PBU

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 PBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 137,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,397 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,479 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 115,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 115,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 113,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 113,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,156 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,332 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 90,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 77,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear flexi brake pipe unions corroding

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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W259 PBU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W259 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W259 PBU registered?

W259 PBU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W259 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 PBU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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