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Y796 LAR

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 LAR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,484 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 101,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,083 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 94,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 70,277 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,013 miles

Exhaust box strap snapped

Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,125 miles

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

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

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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Y796 LAR 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 66.7%.

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 Y796 LAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y796 LAR registered?

Y796 LAR is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y796 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 LAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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