2000 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · W685 ANO
2000 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 116,536 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W685 ANO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 116,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W685 ANO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Ranger (W685 ANO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
W685 ANO Mileage History
- 18/10/2023109,444 mi
- 21/10/2023109,444 mi
- 22/10/2024113,118 mi+3,674 mi
- 13/10/2025116,536 mi+3,418 mi
- 13/10/2025116,536 mi
Average of roughly 3,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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