MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
accident damage to o/s
blue smoke exhaust
rear shockabsorber covers corroded
some corrosion fuel lines
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
accident damage to o/s/f bumper
rear shockabsorber cover corroding
some corrosion exhaust
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vehicle leaning to o/s
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
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y538 ECE registered?
Y538 ECE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is Y538 ECE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y538 ECE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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