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Y659 ONY

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

66,866 mi
Last recorded66,866 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 ONY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 66,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

all front wishbones corroding

all shocker casings corroding

all suspension components corroding

chassis rail corroded

rear bed corroding inner wheelarches

rear seats removed but seat belts still fitted and work

under vehicle condition poor

Fail 11 May 2024 66,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

all front wishbones corroding

all shocker casings corroding

all suspension components corroding

chassis rail corroded

rear bed corroding inner wheelarches

rear seats removed but seat belts still fitted and work

under vehicle condition poor

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats all removed

rear tub corroded and holed both sides

underside generally corroded throughout

Fail 21 Apr 2023 64,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats all removed

rear tub corroded and holed both sides

underside generally corroded throughout

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 59,939 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 11 May 2021 56,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front shockers casings corroded

Rear shockers casings corroding

Rear spring hanger bushes perishing

all front suspension arms and components corroding

chassis rails and crossmembers corroding

front tyres wearing unevenly and noisey

rear exhaust joint and mounting corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,788 miles

tyre noise when driven

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing unevenly

all front suspension arms and components starting to corrode

chassis rails corroding

exhaust joints corroding

front and rear shockers casing corroded

front crossmember corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

rear spring hanger bushes perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2020 53,778 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing unevenly

all front suspension arms and components starting to corrode

chassis rails corroding

exhaust joints corroding

front and rear shockers casing corroded

front crossmember corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

rear spring hanger bushes perishing

tyre noise when driven

Pass 15 May 2019 52,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 8 May 2019 52,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,206 miles

Chassis corroding

Front Floor pans corroding

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chassis corroding

Front Floor pans corroding

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 48,749 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

chassis rails all suspension components and under side of vehicle corroded and rusty

Fail 8 May 2017 48,749 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

chassis rails all suspension components and under side of vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 47,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear chassis corroded by all prescribed areas

front & rear suspension components corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

rear towbar mounts corroded

steering components corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 47,464 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

steering components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear chassis corroded by all prescribed areas

front & rear suspension components corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

rear towbar mounts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all front top and bottom wishbones starting to corrode

chassis rails corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 May 2014 46,563 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 46,563 miles

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

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

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

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,793 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all underside of vchicle chassis rails brakes and suspension components corroded and rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all underside of vchicle chassis rails brakes and suspension components corroded and rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 44,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,762 miles

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

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

Part of rear silencer clamp is missing but system is still adequately supported.

Rear chassis is starting to corrode.

Pass 7 May 2010 39,204 miles

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode. Front brake pipes and rear silencer clamp are corroded.

Fail 9 May 2009 36,065 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play steering

Pass 9 May 2009 36,065 miles

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

slight play steering

Pass 7 May 2008 33,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 31,135 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,932 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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Y659 ONY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y659 ONY, 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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Y659 ONY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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