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W649 UNM

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 UNM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 125,957 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL BEAM FUEL TANK BRACKET (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 121,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front antiroll link bar rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under vehicle components corroded

both front tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear brake manifold and all brake nuts corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 117,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusters corroded tight and unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front antiroll link bar rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under vehicle components corroded

both front tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear brake manifold and all brake nuts corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,687 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general chassis surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,473 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear diff pinion seal damp

Fail 31 May 2019 113,473 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear diff pinion seal damp

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,557 miles

Axle 2 load rating exceeds tyre/s capability

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle 2 load rating exceeds tyre/s capability

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,045 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

some underside corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2017 101,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

some underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,079 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,974 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipes corroding at rear valve area

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Rear silencer circumference bracket corroded through, unserviceable

Rear tyres load rating insufficient for axle carrying capacity

Fail 20 Mar 2015 97,974 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipes corroding at rear valve area

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Rear silencer circumference bracket corroded through, unserviceable

Rear tyres load rating insufficient for axle carrying capacity

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,046 miles

Brake pad/s may be wearing low

Exhaust silencer circumference bracket broken

Rear tyres load index below axle rating. (Do not load cargo area to max permitted weight)!

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,280 miles

Axle 2 (rear) tyres load ratings are inadequate for vehiles carying capacity (weight)

Clutch fuid low

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front brake pad/s may be wearing low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight perrishing- rear brake hose

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear

Unable to view brake pipes near fuel tank, suspect corrosion?

Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,280 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle 2 (rear) tyres load ratings are inadequate for vehiles carying capacity (weight)

Clutch fuid low

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front brake pad/s may be wearing low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight perrishing- rear brake hose

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear

Unable to view brake pipes near fuel tank, suspect corrosion?

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,217 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,213 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,002 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,892 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W649 UNM is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W649 UNM, 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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W649 UNM is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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