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X248 UTW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,091 mi
Last recorded197,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 UTW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 197,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 197,091 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 193,091 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 193,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 193,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2012 193,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

head lamps wedged to adjust

Pass 4 Jun 2011 193,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 193,091 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 193,091 miles

centre exhaust mounting strap corroded

n/s/f headlight cracked

rear brake pipe corroded slightley

Pass 14 Nov 2008 187,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 170,835 miles

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

n/s headlamp glas cracked not affecting output

Pass 20 Jan 2007 150,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 128,213 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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X248 UTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X248 UTW, 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 X248 UTW registered?

X248 UTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X248 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 UTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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