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X517 FRD

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,289 mi
Last recorded195,289 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 FRD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 195,289 miles

Bad oil Leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 195,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to load sensing valve (Marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear to front (Marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Around tow bar area (1.9.2a)

Bad oil Leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 187,569 miles

Front bump stops broken(both)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 187,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front bump stops broken(both)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 179,720 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 173,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 173,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 167,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 164,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 157,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 156,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 156,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 138,252 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 137,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,366 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

engine oil not reading on dip stick/ oil topped up.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

engine oil not reading on dip stick/ oil topped up.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 112,369 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 112,369 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 110,799 miles

front number plate cracked

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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X517 FRD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X517 FRD, 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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X517 FRD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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