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Y801 VSL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 VSL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,756 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,048 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,048 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,294 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 602,915 miles

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,114 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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Y801 VSL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y801 VSL, 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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What year was Y801 VSL registered?

Y801 VSL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y801 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 VSL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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