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W617 YTU

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,350 mi
Last recorded191,350 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 YTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 191,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 187,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 187,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 183,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 176,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 176,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 172,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 168,191 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frame surface corrosion but solid at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis surface corrosion but solid at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 164,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 113,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,190 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,524 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,524 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,934 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,107 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,576 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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W617 YTU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W617 YTU, 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 W617 YTU registered?

W617 YTU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W617 YTU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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