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X459 RBJ

2000 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 RBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 139,702 miles

vehicle under sealed

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 139,702 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 138,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 138,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear lights affecting other lights

Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 123,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 116,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 107,953 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Surface corrossion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 107,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Surface corrossion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 103,108 miles

body has some corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,490 miles

chip in windscreen

front floor showing signs of corrosion

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,089 miles

both sides front floor area signs of corrosion

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab footwell near chassis mount point (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front footwell corroded near chassis mount point

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

chassis heavily rusted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to side of diesel fuel tank - 2of (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to rear to side of diesel fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab footwell near chassis mount point (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front footwell corroded near chassis mount point

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

chassis heavily rusted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear perished side wall

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,706 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear perished side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,584 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,123 miles

BIND ON BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,484 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,579 miles

A/F LOSS FROM BOTTOM HOSE CONNECTION

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,342 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X459 RBJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 X459 RBJ, 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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X459 RBJ is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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