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X478 GKL

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 GKL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,089 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 102,087 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 94,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,648 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,438 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 75,438 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,470 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,470 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,052 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,319 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,258 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,387 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,679 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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X478 GKL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X478 GKL, 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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X478 GKL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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