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W478 UAR

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 UAR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,329 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer support strap broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,937 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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W478 UAR is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAR, 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

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What year was W478 UAR registered?

W478 UAR is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W478 UAR safe to buy?

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