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X218 SGE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 SGE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 152,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 148,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 144,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body mounts and front inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 142,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to check emissions (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body mounts and front inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,361 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 141,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 139,944 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis slightly corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2013 138,536 miles

chassis corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,027 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 134,884 miles

chassis corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,256 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 131,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 128,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 125,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 122,244 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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X218 SGE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X218 SGE, 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

How do I check the history of X218 SGE?

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What year was X218 SGE registered?

X218 SGE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X218 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 SGE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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