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M3 RHL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RHL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,032 miles

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

offside mirror has slight damage

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

offside mirror has slight damage

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,471 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,202 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 84,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,343 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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M3 RHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M3 RHL, 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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What year was M3 RHL registered?

M3 RHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is M3 RHL safe to buy?

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