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X729 WEV

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 WEV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale lamp on

Fail 24 Feb 2026 141,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s various areas holed outlined in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play All Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f/- o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 137,517 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Bumper Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Fuel Tank Brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member/ spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play All Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f/- o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipes at cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 133,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light [ yellow ] (4.5.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipes at cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 129,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends to compensator showing corrosion on nuts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Hose to compensator. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends to compensator showing corrosion on nuts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 125,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 125,358 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark warning light light (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,323 miles

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

Rear fog lamp dirty / poor density

Fail 12 Dec 2020 121,148 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp dirty / poor density

Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust mountings poor

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,161 miles

Both rear shocks dust cover corroded

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

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

Slight play in both front shocks lower bushes

Slight windscreen damage

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From comp valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shocks dust cover corroded

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

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

Slight play in both front shocks lower bushes

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,071 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,950 miles

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2014 69,950 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,433 miles

rear leaf spring very rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,880 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,880 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,755 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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X729 WEV is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 X729 WEV, 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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X729 WEV is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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