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W996 WKJ

2000 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026
Pass 13 Mar 2024 234,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 229,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 232,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 222,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 218,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,831 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 83,289 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 13 May 2010 83,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 May 2009 82,436 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 76,348 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 68,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,253 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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W996 WKJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W996 WKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W996 WKJ?

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What year was W996 WKJ registered?

W996 WKJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W996 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 WKJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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