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Y449 TGV

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,144 mi
Last recorded137,144 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,712 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

parkbrake linkage spring corroded through

silencer strap corroded through

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2015 133,706 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front half of front to rear brake pipe from joiner to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported rear brake pipes across axle at rear hose joint (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

parkbrake linkage spring corroded through

silencer strap corroded through

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2014 122,526 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,526 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,206 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 116,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,706 miles

Oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2011 110,007 miles

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

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

Rear axle porous/leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,007 miles

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

Rear axle porous/leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,562 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear differential slight leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,107 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 83,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 72,487 miles

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

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

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 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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