MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross member on very front body mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Not attached unable to emission test (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
No trailer socket
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
No trailer socket fitted.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No trailer wiring socket fitted
front brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No trailer wiring socket fitted
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc insecure Nearside front, retaining bolts loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
No trailer light socket fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust centre silencer strap broke but system still adequately supported
Spare tyre over worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust centre silencer strap broke but system still adequately supported
Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play Offside (2.5.A.3c)
Spare tyre over worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y78 PLD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 Y78 PLD, 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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Y78 PLD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 April 2001.
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