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W489 KRM

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

190,872 mi
Last recorded190,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 KRM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 190,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 190,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 184,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 176,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 176,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 166,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 166,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,436 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 157,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,173 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 147,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,790 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 126,975 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 116,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 108,136 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 108,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,675 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 56,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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W489 KRM is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 W489 KRM, 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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W489 KRM is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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