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Y588 ECY

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,876 mi
Last recorded157,876 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 ECY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 157,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 152,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 152,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,174 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 147,386 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 143,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 143,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play relay (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play relay (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,808 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,425 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear present in all track rod and drag link ends

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,425 miles

wear present in all track rod and drag link ends

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,815 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 May 2008 62,095 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 40,956 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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Y588 ECY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y588 ECY, 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 Y588 ECY registered?

Y588 ECY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y588 ECY safe to buy?

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