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W589 WMJ

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 154,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 154,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear no. plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 18 Jul 2013 145,869 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

middle exhaust mount strap corroded through

Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,013 miles

Advise bracket supporting exhaust silencer broken, but exhaust system is stiil secure.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 135,013 miles

Advise bracket supporting exhaust silencer broken, but exhaust system is stiil secure.

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 124,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,435 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 102,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tail gate not locking n/s

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,217 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,436 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 69,436 miles

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

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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W589 WMJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W589 WMJ, 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 W589 WMJ registered?

W589 WMJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W589 WMJ safe to buy?

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