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Y605 LJN

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,544 mi
Last recorded195,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 LJN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 195,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail Above Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rad Support Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Gearbox Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Body Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers Footwell Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Arm, Outer Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Body Corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 194,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of front floor

front cross member corroded

fuel tank slightly damp of fuel

Fail 2 Aug 2023 194,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condition of front floor

front cross member corroded

fuel tank slightly damp of fuel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 183,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch -buck badly corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 173,068 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing to o/s/f body mount/inner wing area & n/s buck(inner wheel arch area)

Fail 11 Dec 2020 173,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion appearing to o/s/f body mount/inner wing area & n/s buck(inner wheel arch area)

Pass 16 Dec 2019 165,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

radiator deteriated

Fail 11 Dec 2019 165,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

radiator deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 161,389 miles

Nearside Inner Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 161,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 157,475 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 154,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 151,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 143,876 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 136,884 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 130,100 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion appearing to o/s/f cab floor.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 112,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,937 miles

1 litre of oil added to bring levle above minimum

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolent low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,937 miles

1 litre of oil added to bring levle above minimum

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

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

coolent low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 97,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

check coolent level

Pass 2 Jan 2008 89,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 74,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,550 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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Y605 LJN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y605 LJN, 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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Y605 LJN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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