MOT Status
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150,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
emissions to clean to gegister
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.69 reading 2.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear registration plate has unusal spacing between character groups
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that goes to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension components corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear registration plate has unusal spacing between character groups
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE EMITTING OIL SMOKE
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion THROUGHOUT CENTRE / REAR (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 YVU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 AY51 YVU, 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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AY51 YVU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2001.
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