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Y797 VKN

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 VKN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 168,755 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil coming from above exhaust poss from load bed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to spring mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 168,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

all rear leaf spring mounts have corrosion on chassis near them

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 165,912 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 165,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 163,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 163,007 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 159,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,943 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 159,743 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 155,141 miles

rear shackel bushes worn

Fail 1 Sep 2014 155,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear shackel bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 149,574 miles

brake load valve sticky

poor shape o/s/front tyre

rear shock adsorbers covers corroded

rear spring shackle bushes worn

small weep steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2012 142,557 miles

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 142,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 135,759 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 135,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 127,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 103,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 103,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,842 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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Y797 VKN is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y797 VKN, 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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Y797 VKN is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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