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W59 GSA

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,618 mi
Last recorded122,618 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 GSA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,324 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 95,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,700 miles

Both front CV boots deteriorated

Centre pipe rear flange corroded

Chassis corroded at rear

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Front brake hoses corroded

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear brake application could be better

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rear shocks deteriorated

Slight play at steering idler ball joint

Tailgate doesn't open

Vehicle very dirty

Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Centre exhaust pipe rear flangevery corroded

Chassis corroded at rear

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Front brake hoses corroded

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OSR U bolts corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Play at front wheel bearings

Rear bushes on rear springs deteriorated

Rear shocks deteriorated

Slight plat at steering idler ball joint

Tailgate doesn't open

Vehicle is very dirty

Front propshaft rear joint fallen apart

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,860 miles

bushes at rear springs perishing

exhaust centre box and tail pipe mountings deteriorating

front propshaft rear joint worn

heard cv joint cracking at full lock when driving vehicle

load valve freed off but suspect will sieze up again. new valve advised

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,860 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bushes at rear springs perishing

exhaust centre box and tail pipe mountings deteriorating

front propshaft rear joint worn

heard cv joint cracking at full lock when driving vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges quite badly

both handbrake cables are corroding at compensator

n/s screenwash could be better

slight play at both front hubs/ wheelbearings ???

Fail 10 Aug 2009 71,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges quite badly

both handbrake cables are corroding at compensator

n/s screenwash could be better

slight play at both front hubs/ wheelbearings ???

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,106 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,104 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,679 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,679 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 51,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 51,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 42,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 42,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W59 GSA is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W59 GSA, 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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W59 GSA is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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