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M729 XJE

1995 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Ranger103,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 XJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 165,766 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2014 165,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 165,508 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 164,182 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 164,181 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 162,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 159,174 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 154,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no spare wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2006 143,760 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 143,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s side repeater in poor condition

o/s rear brake grabbing a bit

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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M729 XJE is a 1995 Ford Ranger in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 103,602 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 M729 XJE, 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 31 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M729 XJE is a 1995 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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