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C15 RDS

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,207 mi
Last recorded147,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 RDS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,982 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe at comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and pipe to center box corroded (7.1.2)

oil leak

very dry and scaly on underside advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Mar 2015 134,377 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dry on main chassis and all underside advise to clean and wax oil

Fail 14 Mar 2015 134,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dry on main chassis and all underside advise to clean and wax oil

Fail 18 Dec 2014 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,949 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

towbar elctrics platic cover missing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,949 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towbar elctrics platic cover missing

Fail 18 May 2013 124,911 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 111,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 105,110 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2010 105,109 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 91,328 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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C15 RDS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 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 C15 RDS, 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 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 RDS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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