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Y661 JKW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 JKW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,367 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 133,347 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

nearside wiper worn

oil leak

rear axle brake pipes corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 133,347 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

nearside wiper worn

oil leak

rear axle brake pipes corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 133,256 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

play in steering joints

temporay repair to offside mirror

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 128,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,901 miles

front and rear chassis very rusty

o/s front,centre fuel pipe and brake pipe rusty

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre close to 1.6mm

oil leak

unable to check n/s rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2011 119,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear chassis very rusty

o/s front,centre fuel pipe and brake pipe rusty

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre close to 1.6mm

oil leak

unable to check n/s rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,381 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 109,351 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 95,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,621 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 75,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,475 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 67,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y661 JKW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y661 JKW, 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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Y661 JKW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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