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X556 CRD

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,200 mi
Last recorded264,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 CRD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 264,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 264,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to insert the probe rear exhaust is missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 256,636 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 249,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 240,371 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front body mounting areas are rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 231,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting area is rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2020 222,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low

Offside Front body mounting area is rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2020 222,365 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low

Offside Front body mounting area is rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2019 211,542 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2019 211,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white light is showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2018 199,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2017 188,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2016 176,547 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED ACCESS DENIED

Fail 4 Jan 2016 176,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED ACCESS DENIED

Pass 3 Jan 2015 163,237 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 163,237 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 150,431 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 139,189 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 127,399 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,343 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres are cracking on inner walls

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,653 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 93,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,293 miles

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

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

slight flexing in steering joints

slight play in nearside and offside steering idler bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,896 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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X556 CRD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X556 CRD, 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 X556 CRD registered?

X556 CRD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X556 CRD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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