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V131 FVU

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,326 mi
Last recorded134,326 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 FVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 134,326 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 134,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 130,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 125,867 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,852 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 8 Sep 2021 119,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch, front body mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,930 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,126 miles

brake pipes greased

tyres (all) slightly cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,464 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 57,799 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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V131 FVU is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V131 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V131 FVU registered?

V131 FVU is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V131 FVU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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