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X487 SPU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,053 mi
Last recorded144,053 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 144,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 144,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 138,328 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 138,297 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 133,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 129,152 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 126,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 123,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 120,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,525 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 112,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 107,533 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 103,671 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

spare wheel fitted, steel rim

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,671 miles

Spare tyre defective

spare wheel fitted, steel rim

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,708 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 99,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,832 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,831 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 SPU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPU, 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 X487 SPU registered?

X487 SPU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X487 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X487 SPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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