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X388 JEL

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 JEL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,799 miles

Nearside front & offside front body mounting prescribed areas are corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2025 120,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front & offside front body mounting prescribed areas are corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,296 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 120,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,304 miles

Diff seal weeping

Drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,421 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,315 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,032 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,395 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 108,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,361 miles

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2018 107,361 miles

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle corroded rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,126 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work and chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,648 miles

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

corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,155 miles

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

rear shock absorber covers corroded

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear shock absorber covers corroded

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,436 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to shock absorbers

slight corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,768 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to shock absorbers

slight corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 92,326 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 91,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 869,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 68,128 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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X388 JEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X388 JEL, 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

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What year was X388 JEL registered?

X388 JEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X388 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 JEL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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