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X266 MBJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 MBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 94,796 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,058 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,189 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 92,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,672 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 80,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,877 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure pin broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,009 miles

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

offside headlight glass damaged (hole)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,009 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlight glass damaged (hole)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,737 miles

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

offside headlight glass holed

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,808 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

centre exhaust mounting corroded but system still adequatly supported

nearside headlight electrical adjuster faulty

offside headlight glass holed

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,001 miles

the brake pipes to the rear of pick up are rusty

the exust hanger on middle is broken

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,550 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,100 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlight glass holed and water inside lamp

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,100 miles

offside headlight glass holed and water inside lamp

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,237 miles

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

condensation inside offside headlight

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,222 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

condensation inside offside headlight

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,388 miles

bade oil leak from gearbox

Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

bade oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 May 2006 46,407 miles

front brake pads wearing low †brakes pipes into load compenstor corroding †not fitted with tail gate

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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X266 MBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 X266 MBJ, 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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X266 MBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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