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X236 ABF

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,364 mi
Last recorded133,364 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 ABF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 133,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 123,284 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise vehicle under sealed

Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,590 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired front cross member (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,873 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,873 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,820 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BY REAR SPRING-FRONT ANCHORAGE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both by o/s front floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by o/s front floor and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,928 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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X236 ABF is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X236 ABF, 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 X236 ABF registered?

X236 ABF is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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