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WCZ 2125

1998 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

212,337 mi
Last recorded212,337 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ranger94,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 2125
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 212,337 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Light corrosion in places.

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 196,599 miles

Front discs corroding .

Light corrosion in places.

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 196,494 miles

Offside Braking system leaking brake pipes burst and should be changed, others corroding. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroding .

Light corrosion in places.

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 181,083 miles

Both front discs corroding and thin.

Light corrosion in places.

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,389 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 147,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

NSF tyre worn thin

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,490 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 86,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,868 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,883 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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WCZ 2125 is a 1998 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 94,251 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 WCZ 2125, 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 28 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCZ 2125 registered?

WCZ 2125 is a 1998 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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