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X743 OVW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 OVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,442 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 126,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at the rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/S rear light damaged but still emitting a steady red light

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 112,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016
Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,166 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,166 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,499 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,647 miles

Exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,551 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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X743 OVW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X743 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X743 OVW registered?

X743 OVW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X743 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X743 OVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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