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X597 RCX

2000 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 RCX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 164,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 164,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 146,629 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 14 May 2014 135,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 125,019 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 125,014 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,537 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 121,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,017 miles

Both front tyres worn o inner edges

Front number plate deteriating

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

Right head headlight lens damaged

Slight oil loss from steering box area

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 112,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn o inner edges

Front number plate deteriating

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Right head headlight lens damaged

Slight oil loss from steering box area

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 101,874 miles

Front number plate deteriating

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

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

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

Right hand door mirror damaged

Right hand rear lamp lens damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriating

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Right hand headlight lens damaged

Right hand mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2009 94,168 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Right hand headlight lens damaged

Right hand mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,168 miles

Front number plate cracked and deteriating

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

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

Right hand mirror cracked

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearings

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,373 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 76,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 67,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X597 RCX is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X597 RCX, 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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X597 RCX is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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