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X981 PDN

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 PDN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,219 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 97,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,181 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,250 miles

Near side outer sill slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside front indicator lens slightly loose

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both sides...corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,250 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Near side outer sill slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside front indicator lens slightly loose

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both sides...corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,083 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not to excess

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front indicator slightly loose

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,083 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not to excess

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front indicator slightly loose

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,276 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

general all over corrosion to all rear chassis

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front indicator lens slightly loose in its housing

rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

general all over corrosion to all rear chassis

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front bumper insecure

offside front indicator lens slightly loose in its housing

rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,399 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

centre exhaust box retaining strap corroded/deteriorated

general all over corrosion to rear chassis

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

offside front indicator slightly loose in its housing

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,399 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

centre exhaust box retaining strap corroded/deteriorated

general all over corrosion to rear chassis

nearside front tyre has minor cracking to both walls

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

offside front indicator slightly loose in its housing

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,646 miles

2x exhaust brackets detached....system still well supported

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

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

both front tyres inner egdes worn/scrubbing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,646 miles

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

2x exhaust brackets detached....system still well supported

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

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

both front tyres inner egdes worn/scrubbing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,614 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,614 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,194 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,121 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,108 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,902 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 40,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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X981 PDN is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 X981 PDN, 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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X981 PDN is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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