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Y538 ECE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 ECE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 163,600 miles

accident damage to o/s

blue smoke exhaust

rear shockabsorber covers corroded

some corrosion fuel lines

Fail 29 Oct 2014 163,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage to o/s

blue smoke exhaust

rear shockabsorber covers corroded

some corrosion fuel lines

Pass 6 Nov 2013 154,748 miles

accident damage to o/s/f bumper

rear shockabsorber cover corroding

some corrosion exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2013 154,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage to o/s/f bumper

rear shockabsorber cover corroding

some corrosion exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight damage to o/s/f door and wing

slight play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 15 Nov 2012 143,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight damage to o/s/f door and wing

slight play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 135,477 miles

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

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

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

vehicle leaning to o/s

Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 116,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some wear in rear spring shackle bushes

vehicle leaning to o/s

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,368 miles

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

vehicle leaning to o/s

Fail 12 Nov 2008 100,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle leaning to o/s

Pass 17 Nov 2007 88,693 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 88,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,274 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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Y538 ECE 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 62.5%.

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 Y538 ECE, 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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Y538 ECE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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