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Y996 HFC

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

175,481 mi
Last recorded175,481 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 HFC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 175,481 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 175,481 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 156,847 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 142,461 miles

Nearside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play [idler ball joint ] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2024 142,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired [arm siezed] (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play [idler ball joint ] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 135,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,453 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 119,976 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,178 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,628 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,113 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gear box

Fail 12 May 2017 89,094 miles

Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) N/S & O/S (2.4.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Both Rear Leaf Springs Deteriorated

Engine Oil & Gear Box Oil Leak

Excessive Noise From Differential

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Steering Column Slight Play

Pass 23 May 2016 88,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 12 May 2015 87,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 6 May 2014 86,772 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 86,016 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,313 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded at rear

nearside front brake binding slightly

rattle from inside silencer

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded at rear

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rattle from inside silencer

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,312 miles

all four tyres perished

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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Y996 HFC is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y996 HFC, 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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Y996 HFC is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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