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X966 JGC

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,119 mi
Last recorded156,119 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 JGC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 156,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged,but does not meet fail criteria

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 155,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged,but does not meet fail criteria

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,651 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced repaired with tape (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 147,211 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced repaired with tape (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion in chassis ,but none excessive enough to fail test

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,345 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface repaired with tape (4.8.1 (a) (i))

some smoke from engine, but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 124,195 miles

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

20% unbalance in front brakes

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

Parking brake just within limit for a pass

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 106,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 98,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front trim loose on arch

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

Offside Front indicator loose

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 85,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,185 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,951 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 70,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 65,978 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,313 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,313 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,774 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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X966 JGC is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X966 JGC, 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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X966 JGC is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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