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X191 WUB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 WUB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 160,301 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 160,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 157,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all front suspension components corroded

both rear tyres perished

steering box has slight leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 157,833 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all front suspension components corroded

both rear tyres perished

steering box has slight leak

Pass 28 May 2014 152,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front bumper stops missing

front discs pitting

inter cooler blocked

n/s wiper rubber torn

rear reg plate loose

Pass 2 May 2013 144,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front ex clamp broken

handbrake cable near adjuster frayed

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f brake back plate corrosion

rear reg plate loose

Pass 3 May 2012 138,736 miles

7 pin socket mount loose

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front disc pitting

inter cooler at front blocked

n/s/f side light bit dull

o/s/f tyre wear on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 130,213 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 130,131 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front disc pitting inner face

intercooler blocked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 124,694 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 124,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,674 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2009 121,674 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 117,218 miles

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 117,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2007 112,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 112,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 103,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,876 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

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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X191 WUB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X191 WUB, 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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X191 WUB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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