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W981 KNT

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 KNT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,237 miles

Offside and nearside front body mounting areas corroding

Offside rear body mounting bracket corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside front body mounting areas corroding

Offside rear body mounting bracket corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,418 miles

Nearside passenger seat removed

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 110,400 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside passenger seat removed

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust shields corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside and nearside front and rear body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat missing

Offside and nearside front and rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 70,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 69,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,266 miles

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

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

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

front discs poor condition

offside rear light lens broken on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,733 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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W981 KNT is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W981 KNT, 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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W981 KNT is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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