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Y973 LEL

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,085 mi
Last recorded210,085 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 LEL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 210,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 198,021 miles

center exhaust strap corroded

general corrosion around rear of vehicle

slight bind from nsr brake

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 193,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 187,742 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 187,742 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 179,092 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 179,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 172,910 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 172,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 166,766 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 155,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 155,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,022 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,014 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

roof lights not working at time of test

Pass 19 May 2008 65,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,578 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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Y973 LEL is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y973 LEL, 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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Y973 LEL is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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