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Y527 MGX

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,392 mi
Last recorded58,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 MGX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,392 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low

exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 May 2009 51,907 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP ON MINIMUM HEIGHT,NO MORE ADJUSTMENT POSSIBLE

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER SECTION,BOTH REARS WEARING LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,907 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP ON MINIMUM HEIGHT,NO MORE ADJUSTMENT POSSIBLE

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER SECTION,BOTH REARS WEARING LOW

Fail 13 May 2008 49,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front o/s panel bent,headlamp adjuster fully in to bring headlamp height into spec

o/s/f indicator lens broken,orange bulb fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 49,505 miles

front o/s panel bent,headlamp adjuster fully in to bring headlamp height into spec

o/s/f indicator lens broken,orange bulb fitted

Pass 12 May 2007 41,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,697 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING STRAP WEAK WITH CORROSION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 May 2005 25,500 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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Y527 MGX is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y527 MGX, 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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What year was Y527 MGX registered?

Y527 MGX is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y527 MGX safe to buy?

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