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W537 WAF

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 WAF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,806 miles

Offside Rear axle slight oil seepage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 83,806 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply 235 75 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 limit 1.6mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 limit 1.6mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle slight oil seepage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,803 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both front chassis legs excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 83,800 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch/tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 70,749 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from hose to comp (3.6.B.2c)

rear centre brake light disconnected at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,444 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from hose to comp (3.6.B.2c)

rear centre brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,296 miles

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

poor pattern to n/s headlamp

Fail 10 Sep 2011 63,276 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

poor pattern to n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,338 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,897 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,445 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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W537 WAF is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W537 WAF, 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 W537 WAF registered?

W537 WAF is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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