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X686 WRM

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 WRM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,276 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil mleak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil mleak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 111,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,587 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,341 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 185R 14C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed and corroded within prescribed area of body mounting, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 185R 14C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,009 miles

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON EDGE - 185/14 102/100T

STONE CHIP ZONE "B" WINDOWSCREEN

Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,329 miles

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON EDGE - 185/14 102/100T

SIGNS OF GEARBOX OIL LEAK AND REAR DIFF

STONE CHIP ZONE "B" WINDOWSCREEN

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,719 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oily/wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear slightly, clears screen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion, heavier in areas

Fail 15 Jan 2019 98,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush, marked yellow (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oily/wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear slightly, clears screen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion, heavier in areas

Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,351 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED AND PERISHED - 185 14 C 102/100 H

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

STONE CHIP IN WINDOW SCREEN - ZONE B - NOT AFFECTING VIEW OF ROAD

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,260 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 185 14 C 102/104R 8PR

STONE CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDOWSCREEN

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,256 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 185 14 C 102/104R 8PR

STONE CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDOWSCREEN

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,638 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 57,409 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering idle slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,387 miles

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

steering idle slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,886 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 40,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X686 WRM is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 X686 WRM, 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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X686 WRM is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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