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X523 OCT

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 OCT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2010 73,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 63,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 63,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,001 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,604 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X523 OCT is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X523 OCT, 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 X523 OCT registered?

X523 OCT is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X523 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 OCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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