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W497 FHE

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 FHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,103 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 108,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded but not excess

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all body mounting areas corroded but not excess

nearside front and offside front outer cv boot slighlty deteriorated

under vehicle coated in solvent

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body mounting corroded

under vehicle covered in solvent

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,702 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust strap is deteriated

under vehicle covered in solvent

Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed and corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front,nearside rear and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust strap is deteriated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,664 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,893 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,689 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,689 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,771 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,180 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 72,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 63,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 56,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 49,827 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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W497 FHE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W497 FHE, 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 W497 FHE registered?

W497 FHE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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