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W526 XOT

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 XOT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,307 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 99,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f cv gaiter perishing

signs of oil leak engine sump area

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f cv gaiter perishing

signs of oil leak engine sump area

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,842 miles

slight binding both front brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight binding both front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 58,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,945 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,710 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,588 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 20,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 11,513 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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W526 XOT is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W526 XOT, 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 W526 XOT registered?

W526 XOT is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W526 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 XOT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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