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W656 ECT

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,425 mi
Last recorded163,425 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 ECT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 163,425 miles

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

age related surface rust

Fail 5 Dec 2020 163,425 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

age related surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2019 157,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 157,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf spring corroded both

Fail 24 Mar 2017 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf spring corroded both

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel slight corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 119,585 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame fractured stabiser bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel slight corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,205 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,113 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,784 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,784 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,009 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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W656 ECT is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W656 ECT, 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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W656 ECT is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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