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W981 NRY

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,742 mi
Last recorded100,742 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 NRY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 96,973 miles

repairs been covered in under sill

Fail 17 Sep 2024 96,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,101 miles

slightly rusty on rear

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,769 miles

Pick-up floor corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2022 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chassis corroded throughout

Pick-up floor corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,304 miles

Front corrosion to inner arches both sides

Front tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

heavy surface corrosion to chassis at rear

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded by limit valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front corrosion to inner arches both sides

Front tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

heavy surface corrosion to chassis at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2019 84,649 miles

Front corrosion to chassis/inner wheel arch both sides

Front corrosion to cross member

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Rear heavy corrosion to chassis both sides

Fail 25 Oct 2019 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front corrosion to chassis/inner wheel arch both sides

Front corrosion to cross member

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Rear heavy corrosion to chassis both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

nearside rear and fog light lens covered in red tape

surface rust to rear chassis but not holed

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,129 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,129 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth , 205/x14c (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear lamp & offside rear foglamp repaired with lens tape

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth , 205/x14c (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

nearside rear lamp & offside rear foglamp repaired with lens tape

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,402 miles

Offside Front has corrosion not effecting safety items, lower.rear of arch

Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front has corrosion not effecting safety items, lower.rear of arch

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,088 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,707 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 NRY is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NRY, 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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What year was W981 NRY registered?

W981 NRY is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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