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W5 TOW

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TOW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 91,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,561 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 86,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,466 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 73,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,558 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is broken (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,343 miles

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

Front discs corroded,pitted,scored and worn,both in poor condition

Front pads worn

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,343 miles

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

Front discs corroded,pitted,scored and worn,both in poor condition

Front pads worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Feb 2015 59,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,470 miles

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

v small crack in rear exhaust flange

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,470 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

v small crack in rear exhaust flange

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,027 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,563 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,942 miles

major engine oil leaks.

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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W5 TOW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W5 TOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W5 TOW registered?

W5 TOW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is W5 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 TOW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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