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Y542 MKW

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,736 mi
Last recorded144,736 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 MKW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 144,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 143,258 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 138,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 137,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 136,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 129,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,525 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,133 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 64,389 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

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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Y542 MKW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y542 MKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y542 MKW registered?

Y542 MKW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y542 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 MKW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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