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Y948 VKE

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,622 mi
Last recorded69,622 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 VKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box fixing strap will need replaceing in the near future

small cuts found in offside and nearside rear tyres [not failable at this stage as steel brace is not exposed]

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,188 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,225 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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Y948 VKE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y948 VKE, 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 Y948 VKE registered?

Y948 VKE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y948 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 VKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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