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X78 VPB

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 VPB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 158,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 158,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 152,788 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavy corrosion near spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 152,788 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavy corrosion near spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,867 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 145,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure excess play in ball end (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 139,533 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of last silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 135,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 132,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracing section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracing section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,470 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,470 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,400 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 113,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,772 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,195 miles

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

Centre brake light has been covered by black tape.

Centre exhaust silencer mounting strap is deteriorated.

Headlight beam reflectors fitted.

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired by tape.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on edges.

Temporary type of locking fuel type fitted.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,195 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer mounting strap is deteriorated.

Headlight beam reflectors fitted.

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired by tape.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on edges.

Temporary type of locking fuel type fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,276 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,276 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,593 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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X78 VPB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 X78 VPB, 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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X78 VPB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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