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W973 DCY

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 DCY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 164,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mild corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under pickup front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 164,021 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under pick up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under pick up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,346 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear under pick up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,074 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 158,812 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 157,659 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 154,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 146,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 132,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 125,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 118,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 111,278 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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W973 DCY is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 W973 DCY, 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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W973 DCY is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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