MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pittman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated earth on battery (4.11 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mounting (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot see pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot be seen above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front propshaft u/j worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Y176 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y176 MHJ, 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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Y176 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 March 2001.
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