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W521 UVW

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,126 mi
Last recorded222,126 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 UVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 222,126 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Offside Front inner wing surface corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle has been undersealed underneath in various spots incl brake and fuel pipes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL mounts monitor condition (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 222,126 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear spring slipper mounting area (6.1.B.2)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise rear tail gate missing at time of inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2016 222,126 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bkt (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side valance area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top rebound mounting area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear bumper bar damaged and bent down (1.3.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear spring slipper mounting area (6.1.B.2)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise rear tail gate missing at time of inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 222,126 miles

Both front bearings slight play

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Osr nsr and centre brake pipes slight corrosion

Osr tyre worn on edge

Rear tailgate missing time of test

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 222,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emitting not tested as exhaust broke !

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Osr nsr osr and centre brake pipes slight corrosion

Osr tyre worn on edge

Rear tailgate missing time of test

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 222,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general underside corrosion

rear shock dust covers deteriated

tailgate not fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2014 222,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 221,311 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 221,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 214,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 200,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 200,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 186,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 186,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 173,262 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 173,262 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 165,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 157,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 146,797 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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W521 UVW is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W521 UVW, 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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W521 UVW is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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