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W478 LEL

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,402 mi
Last recorded215,402 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 LEL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 215,402 miles

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

wheels has been changed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 215,401 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches all (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 212,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 211,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 207,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 200,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 200,287 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 179,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 179,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 162,451 miles

rear number plate poor

rear tyres 2mm

slight surface rust some metal brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2008 162,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both offside tyres 2mm and perished

rear number plate poor

slight surface rust some metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2007 135,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 128,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W478 LEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W478 LEL, 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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What year was W478 LEL registered?

W478 LEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W478 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 LEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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