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Y544 TGV

2001 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

197,928 mi
Last recorded197,928 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 TGV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 197,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 181,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 181,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 168,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 167,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel around headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,405 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts in front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated have been glued back together (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of rear chassis welded over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bump stops missing

rear axle end float and noise

rear fog lamp dull

Fail 27 Jan 2022 163,394 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mounting on pipe corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has plates welded to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both axle shafts have a lot of end float

bottom joint boot glued back together

fan belts lose

front bump stops missing

noise in rear axle

transmission or brake locked on try to reverse off ramp

Fail 17 Jan 2022 163,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted rear brake lock up first (1.1.17 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside rear brake lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mounting on pipe corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has plates welded to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both axle shafts have a lot of end float

fan belts lose

front bump stops missing

transmission or brake locked on try to reverse off ramp

Pass 27 Nov 2020 162,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 162,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 159,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 159,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 156,124 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 156,124 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 156,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,327 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 151,290 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 146,491 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 140,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 126,674 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 126,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,973 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 111,973 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,372 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,289 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 80,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,377 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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Y544 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y544 TGV, 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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Y544 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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