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DU51 YSD

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YSD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,707 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 123,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,812 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 117,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear damage causing light unit to be slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside wiper torn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,397 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,578 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,258 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 42,185 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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DU51 YSD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU51 YSD, 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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DU51 YSD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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