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Y738 MBU

2001 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 MBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 144,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,788 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 131,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 111,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 101,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 101,635 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,517 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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Y738 MBU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y738 MBU, 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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What year was Y738 MBU registered?

Y738 MBU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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