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P8 SRV

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

202,504 mi
Last recorded202,504 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SRV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 202,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under-side under-sealed in places

Pass 25 Jan 2024 192,469 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 183,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 183,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 172,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,851 miles

Front slight play both front steering idlers

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,178 miles

distortion on rear drums

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight side to side play on n/s/f wheel unable to locate

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,166 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front floor flitch panels corossion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,152 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s,inner wings n/s and o/s,lower flitch, (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s,rear inner wings, (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s, (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 141,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front outer cv boots have a slight leak of grease

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both front outer cv boots have a slight leak of grease

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,685 miles

both front outer cv boots leaking grease

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 130,199 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 109,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,086 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 101,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,660 miles

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

o/s outer cv gaiter pinholed

Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,617 miles

centre exhaust mounting rusty and weak

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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P8 SRV 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 82.6%.

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 P8 SRV, 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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P8 SRV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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