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W304 URP

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,307 mi
Last recorded235,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 URP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 235,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 235,256 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 231,350 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hole in wing

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 226,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 226,758 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 221,851 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 216,460 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 210,329 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 205,144 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 205,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 200,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 200,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 196,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 191,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 191,342 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 186,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 181,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 179,971 miles

Corrosion around o/s/f body mounting.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 176,232 miles

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 28 Nov 2011 174,043 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 169,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 164,568 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 164,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 160,134 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 160,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 152,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 114,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 114,546 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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W304 URP is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W304 URP, 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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W304 URP is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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