MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not yet holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
chassis covered in surface rust
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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Y579 VGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 Y579 VGV, 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 Y579 VGV registered?
Y579 VGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 August 2001.
Is Y579 VGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y579 VGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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