2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

442 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.7%
  2. Body & chassis23.3%
  3. Suspension20.8%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.6%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced14.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.1%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2000 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 442 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).