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W972 UHJ

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,550 mi
Last recorded195,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 195,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 190,342 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 182,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 182,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 176,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 162,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 162,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 155,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 150,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 140,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 127,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 127,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 107,414 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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W972 UHJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W972 UHJ, 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

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What year was W972 UHJ registered?

W972 UHJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W972 UHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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