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Y778 MHJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,701 mi
Last recorded206,701 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 206,701 miles

Nearside Front chassis section corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front chassis section corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

Rear diff has minor oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 196,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 196,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 189,927 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 183,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 175,715 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 169,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 169,146 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s/f poss bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 162,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 155,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 139,798 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 122,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 108,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 100,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,989 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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Y778 MHJ 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 83.3%.

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 Y778 MHJ, 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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Y778 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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