MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hand brake just met requirements advise attention
o/s front tyre close to legal limit
vehicle underside heavily undersealed
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
hand brake just met requirements advise attention
o/s front tyre close to legal limit
vehicle underside heavily undersealed
Under side heavily coated with under seal
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Under side heavily coated with under seal
Bodywork condition poor.
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in mud.
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low Has no more adjustment. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()
Drivers seat in poor condition.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake valve not working
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
near side front tyre has cut in side wall
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement
nearside front tyre has a cut in outter side wall
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X542 KCE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 X542 KCE, 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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X542 KCE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 October 2000.
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