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X242 BEL

2000 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 BEL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,564 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shackle bushes showing wear

both wiper blades split

n/s rear light lens incomplte/damaged/repaired

n/s sill damaged+o/s n/s rearbody damaged

o/s mirror+front h/lamp cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2011 114,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shackle bushes showing wear

both wiper blades split

n/s rear light lens incomplte/damaged/repaired

n/s sill damaged+o/s n/s rearbody damaged

o/s mirror+front h/lamp cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,639 miles

bodywork tatty inc n/s sill damaged

o/s front tyre wearing lower on inside edge

o/s mirror+n/s front h/lamp cracked

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2010 108,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

bodywork tatty inc n/s sill damaged

o/s front tyre wearing lower on inside edge

o/s mirror+n/s front h/lamp cracked

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,578 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 102,578 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tailamp unit cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,870 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in tread of offside front tyre

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2005 67,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X242 BEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X242 BEL, 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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X242 BEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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