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L335 WAR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,771 mi
Last recorded111,771 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 WAR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,771 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,921 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front floor pan very rusty

centre rear brake light not wired up

clutch not clearing

front panel very rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235\75 r15 109h mich (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front floor pan very rusty

centre rear brake light not wired up

clutch not clearing

front panel very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,841 miles

Central stoplamp not wired up.

Nearside spotlamp not working.

front sidelamps predominantly white light with blue tinge.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central stoplamp not wired up.

Nearside spotlamp not working.

front sidelamps predominantly white light with blue tinge.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,867 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,914 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,799 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,773 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,773 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,466 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,046 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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L335 WAR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L335 WAR, 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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L335 WAR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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