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Y989 YOE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 YOE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,432 miles

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

Front Both suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis Rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Both suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis Rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,715 miles

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

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS.

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

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

Offside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING.

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAILS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 141,715 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKEN. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING.

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAILS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,398 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSE.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.

Nearside HEADLIGHT IMAGE/PATTERN.

SURFACE CORROSION TO CHASSIS RAILS.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 136,398 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSE.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.

Nearside HEADLIGHT IMAGE/PATTERN.

SURFACE CORROSION TO CHASSIS RAILS.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,278 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted Front pin/bush (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 118,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 103,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 103,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 96,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 89,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 81,669 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,669 miles

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,922 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,922 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 46,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,935 miles

both rear tyre middle of treads wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre middle of treads wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2006 38,316 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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Y989 YOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y989 YOE, 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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Y989 YOE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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