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Y749 JHJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,746 mi
Last recorded129,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,746 miles

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

battery loose

mud/rust/corrosion to chassis and suspension components

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s door and wing damaged door catching wing when fully opened

oil leak

play in steering joints/ steering box

rear diff noisy when wheels rotated

rear shock covers corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2022 129,746 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust split centre pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour broken cover (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))

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

battery loose

mud/rust/corrosion to chassis and suspension components

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s door and wing damaged door catching wing when fully opened

oil leak

play in steering joints/ steering box

rear diff noisy when wheels rotated

rear shock covers corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2021 127,421 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

damage to O/S/F indicator lens

vehicle has corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

damage to O/S/F indicator

vehicle has corrosion on the underside

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,731 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axel has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel has surface corrosion

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,731 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box strap broken (6.1.2 (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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 235/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axel has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel has surface corrosion

anti freeze below minimum

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

antifreeze below minimum

both front upper suspension control arms have play

both rear leaf spring have complete surface corrosion

chassis has complete surface corrosion

front registration plate damaged

fuel lines from tank have surface corrosion

number plate lights dim

wipers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 113,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

antifreeze below minimum

both front upper suspension control arms have play

both rear leaf spring have complete surface corrosion

chassis has complete surface corrosion

front registration plate damaged

fuel lines from tank have surface corrosion

number plate lights dim

wipers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs s ored

both front outer cv gaiters cracked

f/no/plate cracked

heavy surf ace corrosion underside of van

minor crack n/s/r lamp lens

minor play at steering wheel

n/s washer jet partially blockled

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs s ored

both front outer cv gaiters cracked

f/no/plate cracked

heavy surf ace corrosion underside of van

minor crack n/s/r lamp lens

minor play at steering wheel

n/s washer jet partially blockled

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,036 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,438 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,728 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 95,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,989 miles

front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 93,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 93,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,097 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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Y749 JHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y749 JHJ, 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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Y749 JHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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