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Y898 PNB

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

277,671 mi
Last recorded277,671 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 PNB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 277,671 miles

Body in very poor condition

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secured by unconventional means (8.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 277,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Body in very poor condition

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secured by unconventional means (8.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 268,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bump stop poor condition

body in general in poor condition osf door catches wing when opened

bonnet held down by unconventional means

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 268,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bump stop poor condition

body in general in poor condition osf door catches wing when opened

bonnet held down by unconventional means

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 255,163 miles

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

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

overall body condition very poor

Fail 23 Jun 2015 255,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

overall body condition very poor

Pass 19 Jun 2014 240,812 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise on rear axle

Fail 19 Jun 2014 240,803 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

slight noise on rear axle

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 240,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 222,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 222,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 211,257 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 211,211 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 194,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 177,944 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly distorted

Fail 6 May 2010 177,944 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly distorted

Pass 23 May 2009 160,429 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front bumper end cap has sustained light damage not deemed excessive

Fail 21 May 2009 160,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front bumper end cap has sustained light damage not deemed excessive

Pass 28 May 2008 146,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 130,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 114,161 miles

exhaust centre box bracket missing

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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Y898 PNB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y898 PNB, 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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Y898 PNB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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