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X538 BBR

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 BBR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,631 miles

Both rear shock absorber outers corroded

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 140,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shock absorber outers corroded

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 138,745 miles

Inner edge front offside tyre wearingt

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

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

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 138,711 miles

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

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner edge front offside tyre wearingt

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

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

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 133,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,432 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 125,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn/grooved

handbrake travel becoming long

off-side front lower shocker bush worn

off-side headlamp beam pattern diffused

Pass 6 Mar 2009 113,238 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 113,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,506 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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X538 BBR is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X538 BBR, 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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X538 BBR is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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