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Y897 KAF

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KAF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,537 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Both rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Both rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,881 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 92,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Chassis corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,532 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,300 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight rear diff seal leak

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,971 miles

slight play in front steering

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, chassis, suspension

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in front steering

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, chassis, suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,138 miles

Front prop rear uj joint has slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported section strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front prop rear uj joint has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,696 miles

Fuel pipes are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,147 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front propshaft joints worn.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front propshaft joints worn.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,407 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,002 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,291 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to limit

Fail 26 May 2006 55,291 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cut in side wall

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 KAF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y897 KAF, 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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Y897 KAF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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