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P25 ESS

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,870 mi
Last recorded196,870 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 ESS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 196,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 195,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 194,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 193,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 192,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 190,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 188,905 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 188,905 miles

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 186,792 miles

Corrosion Around Rear Chassis

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 184,804 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 182,455 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2015 180,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 176,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 176,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 171,881 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 171,881 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 167,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 163,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 158,072 miles

lip on front discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 151,504 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 151,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 145,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 139,290 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 132,188 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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P25 ESS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P25 ESS, 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 P25 ESS registered?

P25 ESS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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