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J68 JME

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,231 mi
Last recorded176,231 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 JME
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 176,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (above handbrake linkage) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (above handbrake linkage) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside / chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2025 176,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Can be seen through wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (above handbrake linkage) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (above handbrake linkage) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside / chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 175,093 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 175,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 174,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 173,744 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 173,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 172,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking , tread 2-3 mm.205/75 R14c 109/107r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking , tread 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rails corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 172,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member corroded, holes, within 30cm of sub-frame and steering and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member corroded, holes, within 30cm of sub-frame and steering and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear cross-member between main chassis, and holding rear end of fuel tank corroded cracked holes. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking , tread 2-3 mm.205/75 R14c 109/107r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking , tread 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rails corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 171,082 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear cab and body tub mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load sense valve mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside corrosion on rear body tub

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded along entire length front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 171,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear cab and body tub mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load sense valve mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside corrosion on rear body tub

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded along entire length front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 169,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 167,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 165,385 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 160,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 151,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 151,915 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 147,186 miles

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

rear exhaust box supported with wire

Fail 31 Oct 2012 147,182 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box supported with wire

Pass 1 Nov 2011 143,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 143,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 137,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 129,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 124,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 119,424 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 112,272 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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J68 JME is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J68 JME, 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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J68 JME is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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