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X837 RTW

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

238,740 mi
Last recorded238,740 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 RTW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 238,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 238,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch by chassis mounting area marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 231,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play first link of steering box slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 231,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play first link of steering box slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 226,318 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts of the underbody

Fail 12 Aug 2021 226,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both and floor panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering joints

Pass 10 Jul 2020 225,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 222,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 220,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 220,012 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 217,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2016 216,109 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

steering play nearside and offside

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 216,109 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

steering play nearside and offside

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 212,212 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 212,212 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 208,365 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust bracket

Fail 4 Sep 2013 208,365 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust bracket

Pass 5 Sep 2012 200,703 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 200,703 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 192,636 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 183,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 183,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 176,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 176,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 166,949 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 166,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 159,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 159,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 152,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 152,200 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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X837 RTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X837 RTW, 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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X837 RTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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