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Y398 NDF

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 NDF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear lights have interaction with each other

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis and underside corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,687 miles

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

chassis corrodide

front body mounts corrodide

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

chassis corrodide

front body mounts corrodide

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight pitting recomend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,395 miles

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

front cross member corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,395 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,366 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,379 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,783 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 84,089 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,237 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,682 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,552 miles

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

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

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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Y398 NDF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y398 NDF, 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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Y398 NDF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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