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N444 ANB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,031 mi
Last recorded177,031 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 ANB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 177,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear bed floor corroded and holed.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 164,579 miles

rear bed corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 153,655 miles

rear bed corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 153,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to load valve. front both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,406 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bed corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 148,361 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bed corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 116,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 113,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 108,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,366 miles

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

slight play felt at offside front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play felt at offside front wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,928 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,835 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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N444 ANB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N444 ANB, 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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N444 ANB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is N444 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N444 ANB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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