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W303 GFG

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,060 mi
Last recorded190,060 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 GFG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 190,060 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front floor by body mount corroded

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 190,052 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front floor by body mount corroded

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 187,737 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Aug 2020 183,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 179,587 miles

both front cross-member body mounts corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 175,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 175,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 170,338 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 164,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 159,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 154,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 148,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 148,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 133,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 122,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 107,144 miles

after re-assessment on ramp,front-rear brake pipe cleaned off surface corrosion.pipe needs changing soon

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

front and rear registration plate becomming deteriated

Fail 2 May 2008 107,144 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

front and rear registration plate becomming deteriated

Pass 3 May 2007 92,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 76,221 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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W303 GFG is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W303 GFG, 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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W303 GFG is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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