MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS HAS CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS AND OUTRIGGER AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Chassis / floorpan corroded/coated with rustproofing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
OSF body mount area and inner sill corroded
Chasiss coated with rustproofing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area corroded (drain hole enlarged) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over corrosion, but not yet considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f body corroded close to mounting but overall security not reduced
Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
centre exhaust mounting loose
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust Modified - Mounting Removed But Exhaust Still Fully Supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust Modified - Mounting Removed But Exhaust Still Fully Supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear leaf springs slightly corroded
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X78 GEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X78 GEL, 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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X78 GEL is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2000.
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