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X153 GLE

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 GLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery cable tied to carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 71,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery cable tied to carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure temp repair to headlamp made secure at present time (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,462 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s pin bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tailing arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear o/s and n/s leaf spring corroded

Rear rear seats stowed away cannot check seat belts

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in the steering linkage in general (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip replaced by a spikey metal anti slip

Pass 30 Sep 2023 70,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill poor repair

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

Nearside head light poor repair

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 70,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill poor repair

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

Nearside head light poor repair

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 60,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,039 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,803 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,776 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,438 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 359,600 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 359,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,016 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 33,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,984 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,494 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 31,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,636 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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X153 GLE 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 72%.

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 X153 GLE, 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 X153 GLE registered?

X153 GLE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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