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X657 VWR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,883 mi
Last recorded131,883 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 VWR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,883 miles

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear tub corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose/pipe mounting point on inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose/pipe mounting point on inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear tub corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,969 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 130,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,038 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 128,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,895 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016
Fail 13 Sep 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,722 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 115,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,550 miles

rear shackle bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,790 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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X657 VWR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X657 VWR, 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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X657 VWR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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