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Y899 TLF

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,693 mi
Last recorded132,693 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 TLF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 132,693 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank wet with fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer and inner sill split / cracked in two places (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis at front spring hanger and rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis at rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted Both rears (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened All four spring hanger brackets badly corroded (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All of rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,315 miles

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

advise vehicle is corroded on underside

Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,315 miles

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

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

advise vehicle is corroded on underside

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,835 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre perished!

Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre perished!

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,213 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing!

Fail 10 Jul 2014 119,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre perishing!

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 101,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,527 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 78,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 64,434 miles

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

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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Y899 TLF is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y899 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y899 TLF registered?

Y899 TLF is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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