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W294 VKE

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,178 mi
Last recorded173,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 VKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 173,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,388 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 169,388 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underside heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2021 165,628 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,868 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust is corroded and has a small leak of gases at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2019 156,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,597 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,548 miles

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

exhaust shows age

oil leak (oil filter)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,637 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,637 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,782 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly on outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres cracking badly on outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 99,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,390 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 91,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 77,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W294 VKE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W294 VKE, 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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W294 VKE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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