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AY51 YVU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

150,502 mi
Last recorded150,502 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,502 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 143,406 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 143,405 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 132,128 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,905 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,583 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 106,559 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,366 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,202 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 104,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,446 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 103,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,069 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,101 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,212 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,207 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 87,120 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,992 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,182 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,158 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,155 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,971 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,971 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,176 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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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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