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Y843 MDY

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

175,469 mi
Last recorded175,469 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 MDY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 175,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury and nearside sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

play felt at front wheels when jacked

side step support gone

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded

rear seats removed

Fail 11 Dec 2020 171,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 165,035 miles

front suspension corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 164,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 159,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 159,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 153,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 153,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 148,064 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 148,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,688 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 142,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,526 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 136,522 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 130,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 109,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 99,758 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2009 99,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2008 90,539 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 May 2008 90,538 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,069 miles

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

slight play in drag link end

slight play in steering ilder

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 73,711 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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Y843 MDY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 Y843 MDY, 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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Y843 MDY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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