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W997 MHL

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,561 mi
Last recorded108,561 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 MHL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,561 miles

NEARESIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2mm.

NOISEY EXHAUST.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 108,495 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

NEARESIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2mm.

NOISEY EXHAUST.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,870 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,673 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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W997 MHL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W997 MHL, 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 W997 MHL registered?

W997 MHL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W997 MHL safe to buy?

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