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DIG 8530

2001 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8530
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,898 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,998 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 64,998 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r/ tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,558 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r/ tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,367 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,131 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 15,131 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,837 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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DIG 8530 is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DIG 8530, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIG 8530 registered?

DIG 8530 is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is DIG 8530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8530 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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