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Y521 JDF

2001 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

176,807 mi
Last recorded176,807 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 JDF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 176,807 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear(front of springs and rear of springs) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tub floor corroded

slight ply in steering box arm ball joint and steering idler ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2020 169,698 miles

corrosion:- rear flatbed floor, offside front outer sill/inner wheelarch

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2020 169,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working & damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear electrical fault (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion:- flatbed floor, offside front floor/inner wheelarch

Pass 16 May 2019 156,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor pan

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehical

Fail 9 May 2019 155,978 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor pan

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehical

Pass 18 May 2018 145,436 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 145,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged inner joint snap ring is missing? (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged inner joint snap ring is missing? (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,042 miles

front discs worn

front metal brake pipes rusty

steering box wet with oil

steering relays worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front discs worn

front metal brake pipes rusty

steering box wet with oil

steering relays worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 146,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 134,939 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,668 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light flashing intermitently

Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,116 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 112,116 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 100,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 93,212 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 93,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 87,814 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 87,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 80,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 72,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,694 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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Y521 JDF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 Y521 JDF, 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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Y521 JDF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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