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W266 FEO

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 FEO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

leaf spring U bolts damaged no effect on function.

Fail 20 Jan 2026 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

leaf spring U bolts damaged no effect on function.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,409 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both rear lower quarter panels - not structural

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 98,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust partially missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust missing from centre box back (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both rear lower quarter panels - not structural

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead above chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various spots throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead above chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,436 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 74,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering arm ball joints

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 67,060 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,060 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 65,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,735 miles

front reg no plate soiled

Fail 29 Mar 2008 54,730 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,817 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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W266 FEO is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W266 FEO, 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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W266 FEO is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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