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X942 PER

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 PER
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 119,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded.

corrosion developing all over chassis

Fail 11 Aug 2026 119,265 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded.

corrosion developing all over chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,988 miles

all underside/chassis /suspension component rusty and corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2025 118,988 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps intermittently not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all underside/chassis /suspension component rusty and corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

all chassis and suspension components rusty and corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis and suspension components rusty and corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

chassis corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2023 118,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

chassis corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,727 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch/bulkhead corroding

both rear leaf springs corroding

corrosion developing throughout chassis

rear buck inner arches corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,196 miles

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

corrosion developing throughout chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion developing throughout chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,371 miles

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

corrosion developing through chassis and underside components.

fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 116,371 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion developing through chassis and underside components.

fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,926 miles

corrosion developing on chassis and underside components of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,581 miles

corrosion developing throughout chassis and underside components.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion developing throughout chassis and underside components.

Pass 8 May 2017 115,371 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 115,370 miles

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 113,975 miles

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

corrosion developing on chassis and underside components.

fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 4 May 2016 113,974 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

corrosion developing on chassis and underside components.

fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 20 May 2015 111,894 miles

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

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

corrosion developing throughout chassis and underside components.

Pass 20 May 2015 111,894 miles

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

corrosion developing throughout chassis and underside components.

Pass 15 May 2014 110,405 miles

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

chassis corroding.

Fail 15 May 2014 110,405 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis corroding.

Pass 24 May 2013 109,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 109,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 108,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 107,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 105,472 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,289 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,420 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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X942 PER is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X942 PER, 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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X942 PER is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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