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X977 XAL

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 XAL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,290 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shocker covers corroed

rear inner wheel boxes corroed

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shocker covers not secure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,565 miles

both rear shocker covers corroed

front number plate cracked

offside mirrior cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker covers corroed

front number plate cracked

offside mirrior cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r rear leaf spring bush deterioated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,480 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r rear leaf spring bush deterioated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,244 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

nsr leaf spring rear shakle worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,153 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,503 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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X977 XAL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X977 XAL, 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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What year was X977 XAL registered?

X977 XAL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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