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W983 ULD

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,806 mi
Last recorded56,806 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 ULD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 56,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rusted through on buckle head (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle under body and suspension components

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 52,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody, suspension and brake components covered in underseal.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,270 miles

under body covered with under seal front to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lock stops worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lock stops worn

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion Bar Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Starting To Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion Bar Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Starting To Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Mount Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,376 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Off side headlamp damp but projects correct beam image

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,842 miles

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 44,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,327 miles

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,064 miles

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light to rear, lense cracked (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,221 miles

Exhaust mount broken.

Front track control arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,869 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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W983 ULD is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W983 ULD, 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 W983 ULD registered?

W983 ULD is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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