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W36 MKU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

160,745 mi
Last recorded160,745 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 MKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 160,745 miles

UNDER BODY FULL OF GREASE ALL OVER

Pass 30 May 2025 160,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 160,021 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

all under body covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2023 159,529 miles

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 159,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 159,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 140,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wing support arm corroded

Offside Rear wing support arm corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 140,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wing support arm corroded

Offside Rear wing support arm corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 133,557 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Pass 2 May 2015 126,494 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 119,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 104,912 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 97,659 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 97,506 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,054 miles

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

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

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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W36 MKU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W36 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W36 MKU?

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What year was W36 MKU registered?

W36 MKU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W36 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 MKU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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