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Y581 BOF

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 BOF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,174 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,280 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,278 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

towbar wiring insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,127 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s 205-75-14c (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge 205-75-14c

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting repaired with wire

oil leak/s

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting repaired with wire

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,089 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Spare tyre defective

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,914 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

rear exh bracket corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,906 miles

centre exh strap in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,474 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 25,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 25,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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Y581 BOF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y581 BOF, 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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Y581 BOF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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