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W491 LSS

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 LSS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,828 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s/rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,828 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s/rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,196 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front body crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 71,014 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,197 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,197 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,049 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrosion on wheels more so on front wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,049 miles

slight corrosion on wheels more so on front wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,748 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 40,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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W491 LSS is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 W491 LSS, 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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W491 LSS is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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