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Y873 RNT

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

272,749 mi
Last recorded272,749 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 RNT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 272,749 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 260,105 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn prop (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

both rear shock dust covers corroded

chassis has some surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2015 246,412 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER

Pass 4 Aug 2014 230,869 miles

front crossmember corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 216,807 miles

front crossmember corroding.

offside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 203,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 187,612 miles

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 172,497 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 156,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 135,063 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 135,063 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 118,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 98,794 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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Y873 RNT is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y873 RNT, 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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Y873 RNT is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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