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J3 XLT

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 XLT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 142,873 miles

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

chassis and under body corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 142,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 142,158 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 141,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 139,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 139,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 137,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 128,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2019 128,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2018 123,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 117,011 miles

Brake pipe leaking rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 112,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 104,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,269 miles

brake and clutch fluid low

o/s front tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2013 97,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake and clutch fluid low

o/s front tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,554 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,927 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 59,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,621 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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J3 XLT is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J3 XLT, 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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J3 XLT is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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