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Y578 FPT

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,037 mi
Last recorded43,037 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 FPT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/chassis mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 43,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/chassis mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear sill holed non structural

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,369 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,938 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,402 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,442 miles

rear back box support bracket snapped

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,136 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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Y578 FPT is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y578 FPT, 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 Y578 FPT registered?

Y578 FPT is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y578 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 FPT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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