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X253 FMR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,855 mi
Last recorded172,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 FMR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 172,855 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 172,855 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured replaced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 162,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 151,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 143,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 136,424 miles

corrosion to underside & brake pipes

exhaust strap broken

os front brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 136,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underside & brake pipes

exhaust strap broken

os front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 129,804 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 129,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 117,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 105,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,856 miles

front brakes 21% out of balance

rear exhaust bracket around box heavily corroded

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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X253 FMR 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 76.9%.

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 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 X253 FMR, 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 X253 FMR registered?

X253 FMR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X253 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 FMR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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