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141,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp dirty / poor density
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff oil seal leaking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear diff oil seal leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear diff has an oil leak
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
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)
rear leaf spring very rusty
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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