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W394 TFJ

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Feb 2026 101,705 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (rear fuel tank mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount area (cross member) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,454 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket on chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,092 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 92,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,235 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 88,235 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,878 miles

vehicle has been welded and wax oiled

Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,873 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tubular x/member by tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure joining flange and center mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced water in light/cable tied (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front foot wells have been welded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear butt corroded/holed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,517 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,329 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front + nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,364 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,364 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,630 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front and rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,953 miles

slight corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,476 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,951 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,580 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,631 miles

back of van boarded out

front discs slightly warped

front underside of car covered with belly pan

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,112 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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W394 TFJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W394 TFJ, 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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W394 TFJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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