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X579 CAU

2000 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,730 mi
Last recorded163,730 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 CAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 163,730 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 141,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,656 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General rusting of chassis and under body

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

Offside front tyre wearing uneven

Suspension bump stop missing offside front

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,489 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both steering idlers

Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 99,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,485 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,324 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 54,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 54,110 miles

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

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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X579 CAU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X579 CAU, 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 X579 CAU registered?

X579 CAU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X579 CAU safe to buy?

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