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R20 MBY

2001 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,418 mi
Last recorded170,418 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 MBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 170,418 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 169,563 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 169,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 169,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion appearing underneath

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 169,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with white chalk, from underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion appearing underneath

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

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

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

Slight play in steering linkage, recommend attention

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,823 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 167,312 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 167,292 miles

Emissions not tested no tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 166,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front position light temp repaired

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

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

Offside Front servo rusting

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Upper shock shroud rusted and dropped

auxillary wiring could be better but no chaffing

body work different and many add on fake items

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,277 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,233 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorb er top corroded

VEHICLE COVERED IN DUCK TAPE. BARS ON WINDOWS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' BLACK STRIP REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN UPPER (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes visual check. starting to corrode difficult to fully view and access advise further investigation

Fail 24 Feb 2018 162,233 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorb er top corroded

VEHICLE COVERED IN DUCK TAPE. BARS ON WINDOWS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' BLACK STRIP REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN UPPER (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes visual check. starting to corrode difficult to fully view and access advise further investigation

Pass 17 Dec 2016 157,944 miles

top of body covered in tape

underbody under sealed in places

wiring could be a little more tidy

Fail 17 Dec 2016 157,944 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dirty connection (1.1.A.3b)

top of body covered in tape

underbody under sealed in places

wiring could be a little more tidy

Pass 11 Jan 2016 154,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 154,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 151,844 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 145,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rear brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Oct 2012 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,440 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 122,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 118,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,975 miles

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges,close to limit

outer cv boot starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 110,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges,close to limit

outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,579 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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R20 MBY is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R20 MBY, 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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R20 MBY is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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