CarVerify

Free Car Check

W79 KSL

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 KSL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,517 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2025 66,517 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 64,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded non structural

Fail 11 Nov 2022 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded non structural

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 61,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam inop and unable to check alignment (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam tell tale remaining illuminated when switching between dip and main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,863 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,985 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,985 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,675 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,864 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,708 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,657 miles

Center exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,386 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,283 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,285 miles

under side of vechicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,285 miles

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

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

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

under side of vechicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,700 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 41,700 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,733 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 36,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W79 KSL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 W79 KSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W79 KSL?

You can check the full history of W79 KSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W79 KSL registered?

W79 KSL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W79 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 KSL shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W79 KSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W79 KSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.