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W261 UCW

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 UCW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2012 112,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 106,205 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,614 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,133 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,130 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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W261 UCW is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W261 UCW, 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 W261 UCW registered?

W261 UCW is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W261 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 UCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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