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X487 EDP

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

187,160 mi
Last recorded187,160 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 EDP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 187,160 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 187,150 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 183,751 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 183,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 179,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 179,525 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 176,180 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,106 miles

light corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2019 163,863 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 163,861 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,054 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 161,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 158,992 miles

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

driveshaft gaiters condition

steering idler arm worn

Fail 8 Oct 2016 158,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

driveshaft gaiters condition

steering idler arm worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,261 miles

front tyres worn

rear brake pipes rusted

slight steering play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 141,524 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 141,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,165 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,758 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 123,081 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside headlight condition

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,661 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight

offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2010 117,661 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside headlight

offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,097 miles

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

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

all shockabsorbers condition

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 70,683 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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X487 EDP is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X487 EDP, 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 X487 EDP registered?

X487 EDP is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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