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Y449 CFR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,875 mi
Last recorded160,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 CFR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 160,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

genral corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 160,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

genral corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 160,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis more than 1 place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg more than 1 place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

corrosion to front floor pans

front inner wheel arches corrroded

fuel cap damaged

under side of car covered in mud

Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis heavily corroded and covered in mud

osf nsf inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Jun 2018 155,491 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis heavily corroded and covered in mud

osf nsf inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jun 2017 144,818 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

corrosion to chassis

nsf steering idler arm slight play

osf nsf tyres worn on edges cuts to tread

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,274 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake slight bind

chassis covered mud

chassis heavily corroded

corrosion to front inner wings

slight play in in steering idler arm ball joints

Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by top of shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by suspension mount next to fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake slight bind

chassis covered mud

chassis heavily corroded

corrosion to front inner wings

slight play in in steering idler arm ball joints

Pass 6 May 2015 133,640 miles

frony exhaust clamp broken

slight corrosion to under side

Pass 6 May 2014 128,878 miles

Centre exhaust mounting strap broken

Front exhaust mounting clamp broken

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 128,868 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mounting strap broken

Front exhaust mounting clamp broken

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 123,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 123,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 120,959 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside outer h/brake casings corroding.

Fail 11 May 2012 120,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside outer h/brake casings corroding.

Pass 16 May 2011 117,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both outer handbrake cables broken

Fail 13 May 2011 117,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both outer handbrake cables broken

Pass 1 May 2010 113,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2009 108,196 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 108,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Apr 2008 96,773 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre silencer strap corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,773 miles

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

centre silencer strap corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,878 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 83,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mounting strap broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,625 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 70,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y449 CFR is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y449 CFR, 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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Y449 CFR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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