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X263 PFR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 PFR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 131,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 123,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp lenses dirty inside

Fail 26 Apr 2017 122,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Strap snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp lenses dirty inside

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,261 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust center box hanger snapped, but exhaust system still sufficiently supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe join (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wipers smearing

front anti roll bar link bushes badly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,159 miles

all front driveshaft cv boots perrished

exhaust center box hanger snapped

nearside front steering lock stop missing

offside front lower arm bump stop missing

offside steering lock stop cap missing

rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front driveshaft cv boots perrished

exhaust center box hanger snapped

nearside front steering lock stop missing

offside front lower arm bump stop missing

offside steering lock stop cap missing

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 5 May 2015 119,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,301 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 109,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 95,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 58,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,219 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 50,165 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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X263 PFR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X263 PFR, 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 X263 PFR registered?

X263 PFR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X263 PFR safe to buy?

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