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MK51 JYV

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 JYV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 134,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 128,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 128,885 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to chassis rails

Lower radiator support panel corroded

Offside Front Inner wing/arch corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,725 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded X 2 ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corroded radiator support panel

undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

radiator support panel is corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Oct 2015 127,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front anti roll bar link pin bushes perished

radiator support panel holed and corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 127,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front anti roll bar link pin bushes perished

radiator support panel holed and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,820 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leaks

handbrake lever long travel

nearside front tyre low treads on outer edges/Bridgestone/205/75R14C/109/107/69V/

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside washer jet poor output

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leaks

handbrake lever long travel

nearside front tyre low treads on outer edges/Bridgestone/205/75R14C/109/107/69V/

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside washer jet poor output

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

front pads low ???

rear o/s brake pipes hard to check fuel tank is in the way and the pipes are corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,617 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

front pads low ???

rear o/s brake pipes hard to check fuel tank is in the way and the pipes are corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,193 miles

2 brake pipes hard to check along side fuel tank and are corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 120,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 brake pipes hard to check along side fuel tank and are corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,578 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,578 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,767 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 97,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 54,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 54,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MK51 JYV is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MK51 JYV, 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 MK51 JYV registered?

MK51 JYV is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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