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X443 NEG

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 NEG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 112,686 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 112,034 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 111,307 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underbody has corrosion

Fail 7 May 2024 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underbody has corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 109,531 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded and undersealed but repairs seem structurally sound (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 107,910 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,390 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,387 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chassis n/s and o/s/r chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,429 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 90,258 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,076 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,901 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,554 miles

indicator relay noisey

Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

indicator relay noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,282 miles

accident damage to - drivers door and n/s/r corner

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

surface corrosion ob - o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes - o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis sections

light cracking on o/s and n/s cv boots

slight damage to n/s sill/cab floor

surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,561 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis sections

light cracking on o/s and n/s cv boots

slight damage to n/s sill/cab floor

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes front section

surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,103 miles

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipes rear sections - rear axle brake pipes - n/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible brake pipe)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust support strap corroded away

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/washer jet partially blocked

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipes rear sections - rear axle brake pipes - n/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible brake pipe)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,653 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,883 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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X443 NEG is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X443 NEG, 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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X443 NEG is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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