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X889 EDU

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,441 mi
Last recorded168,441 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 EDU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 168,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 168,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 167,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 167,252 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 159,840 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front floor area corroded

Oil leak from around oil filter area ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 154,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front floor area corroded

Oil leak from around oil filter area ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,358 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken/missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 121,003 miles

n/s/f steering rack stop adjusting screw has come undone /needs readjusting

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and weak{chalked}

o/s/f wheel arch corroded and weak [chalked}

Fail 21 Nov 2014 120,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/f steering rack stop adjusting screw has come undone /needs readjusting

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and weak{chalked}

o/s/f wheel arch corroded and weak [chalked}

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,124 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 100,124 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,731 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 72,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has slight blow around center box

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,798 miles

exhaust has slight blow around center box

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust fractured where it joins centre box.only slightly blowing at moment.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,119 miles

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

exhaust fractured where it joins centre box.only slightly blowing at moment.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,944 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,944 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

front wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2007 39,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,886 miles

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

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

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

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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X889 EDU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X889 EDU, 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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X889 EDU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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