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X72 MGE

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,024 mi
Last recorded15,024 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 MGE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,024 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 15,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 152,635 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 139,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 114,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,906 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 105,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 96,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 96,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 87,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,646 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2005 77,736 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 11 Nov 2005 77,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X72 MGE is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X72 MGE, 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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X72 MGE is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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