2000 Ford Ranger · 1,741 MOT tests
2000 Ford Ranger reliability
2000 Ford Rangers fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Ranger years (1,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 41.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 125,885
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,741
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.8% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Body, chassis and structure15.5%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Tyres4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 6.26%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.31%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.19%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.89%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (12.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.06%) · Wheel bearing slight play (10.11%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.36%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.56%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Ford Ranger reliable?
2000 Ford Rangers fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Ranger years (1,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (6.26% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.82% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Ranger shows 125,885 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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