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Y437 BOL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 BOL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 145,972 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 May 2014 132,088 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 132,283 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight dampness around oil sump

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 131,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 127,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 120,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,700 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 114,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 92,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 83,981 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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Y437 BOL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y437 BOL, 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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Y437 BOL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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