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Y866 MTW

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

205,861 mi
Last recorded205,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 MTW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 205,861 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front x member corroded

rear tub corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 203,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

front crossmember corroded

rear tub corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 203,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded

rear tub corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 198,618 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 194,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 183,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 183,027 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 173,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 173,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensater to fex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 168,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 168,952 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 163,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 158,258 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 158,245 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 153,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

streeing idler n/s/f ball joint cover slighly perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 153,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

streeing idler n/s/f ball joint cover slighly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 147,915 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 147,915 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 140,261 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on outer edges not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering link bar ball joint ends not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,468 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 124,468 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth

slight play in steering

Pass 15 May 2009 111,510 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 95,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,223 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,223 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,241 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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Y866 MTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y866 MTW, 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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Y866 MTW is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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