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W791 PCU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 PCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes greased

rear of vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Jan 2013 156,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 132,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 132,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,285 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 66,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,521 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,409 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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W791 PCU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W791 PCU, 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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W791 PCU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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