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Y783 MHL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 MHL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,052 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s mirror has been repaired with tape

poor condition rear number plate

slight play both front wheel bearings

stone chip windscreen

the vehicle has a lot of body damage

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,449 miles

body damage front and rear and both sides

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust very rusty at the front

lens missing both number plate lamps

o/s front door check strap missing

o/s mirror held with tape

odd headlight n/s

stone chip windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

body damage n/s and o./s

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both number plate lights damaged

drivers door check strap missing

exhaust rusty

n/s front indicator lens repaired with tape

n/s headlight damaged

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

o/s front indicator lens damaged

o/s mirror repaired with tape

stone chip windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,739 miles

body damage on the o/s

both rear tyres are getting low

general body damage

n/s front indicator lens repaired with tape

o/s mirror glass repaired with tape

stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,943 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty at the rear joint

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

water in the o/s front indicator lamp

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

main brake pipes rusty

n /s front indicator lens damaged

n/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s rear fog light damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,493 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

exhaust rusty

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,289 miles

play both rear lower spring hanger bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2007 85,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play both rear lower spring hanger bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes rusty

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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Y783 MHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y783 MHL, 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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Y783 MHL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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