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Y985 PNK

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 PNK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 40,786 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,452 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering system has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,419 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 18 Mar 2019 37,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 36,570 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 36,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,799 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

poor headlight pattern on offside.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding.

poor headlight pattern on offside.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,104 miles

brake load valve possibly siezed

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

incorect anti slip fitted to brake pedal

Fail 5 Jun 2014 34,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake load valve possibly siezed

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

incorect anti slip fitted to brake pedal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,480 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,479 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,653 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2012 32,652 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing not tested

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside front brake binding slighty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,537 miles

advise nearside front brake binding slighty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,565 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,563 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,410 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,989 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,863 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 25,862 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 21,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,330 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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Y985 PNK is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y985 PNK, 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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Y985 PNK is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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