MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
corrosion to underside & brake pipes
exhaust strap broken
os front brake discs heavily pitted
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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