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W538 RDF

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 RDF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,188 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides and hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis(front spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front inner wings,chassis,floors,sills and body mounts corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

chassis,floors,body,body mounts and suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

chassis,floors,body,body mounts and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

front inner wings,front panel and chassis corroded throughtout

Fail 11 Jul 2015 78,308 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

front inner wings,front panel and chassis corroded throughtout

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis,front panel,and cab floor corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis,front panel,and cab floor corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

all front balljoint rubber covers deteriorated

chassis,cross panels,front panels and body mounts corroded

inner sills and floors corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

all front balljoint rubber covers deteriorated

chassis,cross panels,front panels and body mounts corroded

inner sills and floors corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,176 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded but secure

corrosion throughout chassis

suspension and steering componants corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded but secure

corrosion throughout chassis

suspension and steering componants corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,428 miles

inner and outer sills and chassis corroded corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner and outer sills and chassis corroded corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,342 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

chassis and front suspension componants corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

chassis and front suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front and rear number plates damaged but readable

front suspension componants corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cut to sidewall

rear fog light damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2008 60,252 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,252 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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W538 RDF is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W538 RDF, 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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W538 RDF is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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