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Y643 DER

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,291 mi
Last recorded181,291 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 DER
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

under body/buck corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 179,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bodywork under cab and buck suffering heavy corrosion .

Fail 15 Oct 2024 179,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bodywork under cab and buck suffering heavy corrosion .

Pass 3 Nov 2023 178,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 178,335 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan next to body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 176,732 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 173,883 miles

Drivers floor corroding

Nearside Front Inner Steering damper balljoint worn

Nearside Front Inner Wheelarch corroding

Offside Front Inner Wheelarch corroding

Passenger floor corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2021 173,883 miles

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

Drivers floor corroding

Nearside Front Inner Steering damper balljoint worn

Nearside Front Inner Wheelarch corroding

Offside Front Inner Wheelarch corroding

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

Passenger floor corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2020 171,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering box pivot ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Arch to buck corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2020 171,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering box pivot ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Arch to buck corroding

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 May 2019 168,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroding

Nearside Front Lower Footwell corroding

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroding

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroding

Slight play in both inner steering ball joints

Pass 25 May 2018 166,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 164,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering ball joint has slight play at fixings

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

Fail 25 May 2017 164,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering ball joint has slight play at fixings

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 162,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joints have slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 162,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joints have slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 160,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 157,083 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 May 2013 155,425 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 153,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 149,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 22 May 2010 146,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2010 146,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2009 143,256 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 139,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 133,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 126,247 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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Y643 DER is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y643 DER, 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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Y643 DER is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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