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W789 PSB

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 PSB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 159,707 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired All body mounts on this vehicle are in a bad condition (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Whole chassis on vehicle is not repairable pick up should be scrapped in my opinion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 157,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Cab mounting on o/s becoming corroded.

Corrosion evident at front cross member both o/s and n/s.

Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General vehicle condition should be kept under observation, corrosion on chassis and body should be monitored.

Nearside Front Brake caliper has evidence of brake fluid , should be checked.

Non standard single number plate lamp fitted.

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

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

Offside Front brake hose not seated in centre mounting correctly.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear body has corrosion evident .

Tow ball bolt nut not fully through thread.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 157,507 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at side of fuel tank rearwards (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported attached to load sensing valve spring (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure fouling parking brake ratchet in footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting lower chassis flange (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat backrest (6.2.A.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure along chassis and to rear (1.9.2a)

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of pick up body (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of pick up body body (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper at bleeder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of pick up body (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rearmost (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users cumulative effect on pick up body (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly chafed at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on inner chassis leg at clip and to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cabin floor corroded o/s and n/s front.Pick up body holed and corroded

cabin inner sill corrosion should be monitored

chassis and body brackets corrosion advancing at front footwells

chassis corroded at front upper suspension mountings

corrosion at rear cabin mountings/seat belt prescribed areas should be monitored

front cabin crossmember corroded near mounting brackets behind front panel/bumper

front lower suspension arm steering stop brackets worn

front tyres worn on inner treads

front upper suspension arms corrosion evident at inner mountings

gearbox wiring close to gearbox flange

hydraulic load sensing valve operation suspect requiring attention

nearside rear pick up body corroded at mounting area

o/s front tyre under inflated

o/s rear brake bind evident

o/s rear handbrake cable unclipped

rear no plate lamp non standard

towball retaining bolt not through nut

Pass 20 Feb 2017 149,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component insecure electrical socket hanging loose (6.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,572 miles

Chassis has corrossion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 135,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis has corrossion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,085 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 129,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 125,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 115,789 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,205 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,987 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 65,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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W789 PSB is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W789 PSB, 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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W789 PSB is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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