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X542 KCE

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

227,560 mi
Last recorded227,560 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 KCE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 227,560 miles

hand brake just met requirements advise attention

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2024 227,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 214,354 miles

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Fail 9 Aug 2023 214,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Pass 13 Dec 2021 208,508 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 203,410 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 197,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 190,114 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 190,108 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 180,312 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 171,042 miles

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. ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 171,042 miles

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. ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 162,503 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 153,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 145,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 145,677 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 136,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 136,301 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 127,929 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 119,891 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 119,891 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,683 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake valve not working

Pass 6 Nov 2008 101,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,211 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,603 miles

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2006 74,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,787 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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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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