2000 Ford Ranger: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2000 Ford Rangers, from 395 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 395 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2000 Ford Rangers than on all cars registered in 2000.
- Chassis rust or damage4.4× usualFord Ranger23.5% All 2000 cars5.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.1%, against 1.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Rigid brake pipes1.8× usualFord Ranger29.6% All 2000 cars16.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 2.4% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Wheel bearings3.2× usualFord Ranger16.7% All 2000 cars5.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 1.1% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.
- Ball joint dust cover3.3× usualFord Ranger11.6% All 2000 cars3.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 1.1% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Rear fog light4.7× usualFord Ranger8.4% All 2000 cars1.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 1.7% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
By area
The share of 2000 Ford Ranger MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes43% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension38% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Rust and bodywork36% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks17% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 513 | Tyres 13% |
| 2022 | 15,140 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 15,990 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 11,398 | Tyres 20% |
| 2019 | 14,131 | Tyres 20% |
| 2018 | 13,682 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 10,386 | Tyres 21% |
| 2016 | 10,171 | Tyres 22% |
| 2015 | 6,022 | Suspension 30% |
| 2014 | 3,878 | Suspension 34% |
| 2013 | 2,787 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 1,790 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 1,415 | Brakes 43% |
| 2010 | 1,295 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2009 | 2,032 | Lights and electrics 48% |
| 2008 | 1,798 | Lights and electrics 49% |
| 2007 | 2,400 | Lights and electrics 48% |
| 2006 | 1,997 | Lights and electrics 47% |
| 2005 | 1,667 | Lights and electrics 46% |
| 2004 | 1,439 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2003 | 848 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2002 | 615 | Suspension 43% |
| 2001 | 468 | Brakes 44% |
| 1999 | 165 | Suspension 45% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2000 Ford Rangers registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score