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Y646 TGV

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

201,418 mi
Last recorded201,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 TGV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 201,418 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and lens cracked (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 200,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear bed floor corroded and holed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 200,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to back plates (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear bed floor corroded and holed

Pass 1 Oct 2018 198,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 198,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2018 198,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 12 inches of load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering idler bush's severely worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2018 198,226 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 192,154 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 192,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded through but system still secure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 154,064 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 153,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 113,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 113,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,512 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 82,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 82,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,063 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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Y646 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y646 TGV, 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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Y646 TGV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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