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Y897 BBA

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,147 mi
Last recorded173,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 BBA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 173,147 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,602 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 142,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 132,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 128,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 124,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 95,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 95,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y897 BBA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y897 BBA, 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 Y897 BBA registered?

Y897 BBA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y897 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 BBA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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