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X423 VLS

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 VLS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,269 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,256 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all shockabsorber covers corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots perished

n/s/r ,o/s/r & n/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,640 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all shockabsorber covers corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots perished

n/s/r ,o/s/r & n/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,270 miles

all 4 shockabsorbers corrodede

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

general surface corrosion to underside and chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear beake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,405 miles

Front flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

Front suspension/steering joint locking devices corroded

Fuel pipe corroded near tank

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

Offside rear handbrake cable outer damaged

Very front and rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe corroded near tank

Front flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

Front suspension/steering joint locking devices corroded

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable has support bracket missing

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

Offside front brake binding

Offside rear handbrake cable outer damaged

Very front and rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2009 60,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chassis corroding throughout

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,410 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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X423 VLS is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X423 VLS, 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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X423 VLS is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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