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W314 VGU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,533 mi
Last recorded80,533 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 VGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to lower bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,709 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot-well strengthening plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank and at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor panel to lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel at front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor panel to lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp, middle bracket and silencer strap corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor panel to lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel at front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor panel to lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 35,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,742 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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W314 VGU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W314 VGU, 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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W314 VGU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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