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X579 KCE

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,445 mi
Last recorded153,445 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 KCE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 153,445 miles

rear buck and tail gate damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 131,200 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear body damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 131,191 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear body damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2010 122,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drop arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2010 122,625 miles

drop arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 108,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear fog lamp support damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,045 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 80,045 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,775 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KCE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X579 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X579 KCE registered?

X579 KCE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X579 KCE safe to buy?

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