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Y661 VLD

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,720 mi
Last recorded211,720 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 VLD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 211,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to under body and chasiss

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 207,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 207,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 201,343 miles

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

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

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

Small crack to offside mirror

Fail 16 May 2011 201,332 miles

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

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

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

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

Small crack to offside mirror

Pass 11 May 2010 191,050 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s + o/s wipers split

Fail 1 May 2010 191,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s + o/s wipers split

Pass 1 May 2009 179,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror lense cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 179,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror lense cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 171,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NOTE: New outer cv gaiters fitted

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

centre exhaust box mounting strap corroded. but system still supported

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2008 171,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NOTE: New outer cv gaiters fitted

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

centre exhaust box mounting strap corroded. but system still supported

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2007 162,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 145,122 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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Y661 VLD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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