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YR51 VYJ

2001 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,373 mi
Last recorded100,373 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,416 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,404 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,428 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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YR51 VYJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR51 VYJ, 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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What year was YR51 VYJ registered?

YR51 VYJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is YR51 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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