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X797 FBL

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 FBL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 151,284 miles

chassie rails slightly corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

spare wheel loose and retaing chain corroded

tempary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,277 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket requirs welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

chassie rails slightly corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

spare wheel loose and retaing chain corroded

tempary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,488 miles

bot rear leaf spring shackel bushes slightly deteriated

o/s/r lamp damaged

tempary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 148,488 miles

Brake valve leaking brake load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bot rear leaf spring shackel bushes slightly deteriated

o/s/r lamp damaged

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 142,001 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 142,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,631 miles

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes are perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 133,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes are perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,855 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Offside front lower ball joint worn

Play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside steering idler

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Offside front lower ball joint worn

Play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 21 May 2014 113,450 miles

Nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside wing mirror is damaged

Fail 20 May 2014 113,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside wing mirror is damaged

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,467 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 96,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,610 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,723 miles

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

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

advise rear body work ns and os rear poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,795 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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X797 FBL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X797 FBL, 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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X797 FBL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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