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W401 KGV

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,856 mi
Last recorded186,856 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 KGV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 186,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 181,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 178,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 167,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 159,406 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,508 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR AND MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION BALLJOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 152,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR AND MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION BALLJOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 143,217 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 142,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 132,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 121,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,441 miles

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

Frotn tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Offside front bumper corner loose.

Rear number plate fading.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 115,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Frotn tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Offside front bumper corner loose.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,300 miles

Front number plate dis-coloured

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Wiper blade split

offside front bumper corner loose.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 108,300 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate dis-coloured

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Wiper blade split

offside front bumper corner loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 100,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,421 miles

front number plate becoming deterated † †slight damage to windscreen

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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W401 KGV is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W401 KGV, 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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W401 KGV is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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