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Y68 VCS

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

164,237 mi
Last recorded164,237 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 VCS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 164,237 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 162,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 162,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 157,756 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 157,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 151,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 151,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 145,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 139,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 138,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,769 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 134,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 129,166 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on comps and structure slight in susp shock mounts and comps

sealant on comps hindered insp corrosion on comps and structure brakes readings met note 4 th gear

Pass 21 Jun 2007 129,166 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on comps and structure slight in susp shock mounts and comps

sealant on comps hindered insp corrosion on comps and structure brakes readings met note 4 th gear

Fail 6 Jun 2007 128,898 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 119,763 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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Y68 VCS is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y68 VCS, 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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Y68 VCS is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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