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W97 HCC

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 HCC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,915 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 108,568 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,176 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,167 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,167 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 35,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,436 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 33,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 32,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,372 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 31,372 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 30,168 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,130 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,130 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 24,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 24,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 21,696 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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W97 HCC is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W97 HCC, 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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W97 HCC is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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