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X38 FHE

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,727 mi
Last recorded146,727 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 FHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,727 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2014 142,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 137,208 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 137,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 130,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 123,669 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,667 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 116,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 110,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 102,174 miles

battery not secured properly

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

under side of vehicle is very dirty

Fail 7 Apr 2008 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

battery not secured properly

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

under side of vehicle is very dirty

Fail 7 Jun 2007 102,149 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 96,632 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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X38 FHE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X38 FHE, 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 X38 FHE registered?

X38 FHE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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