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Y541 AES

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 AES
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,451 miles

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

o/s/r light damaged

very rusty in places

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 98,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2009 93,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,166 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 70,094 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,673 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 52,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y541 AES is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y541 AES, 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 Y541 AES registered?

Y541 AES is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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