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Y173 SFP

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,586 mi
Last recorded184,586 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 SFP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 184,586 miles

Genral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 181,000 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 178,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,607 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 171,129 miles

Front chip on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 164,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 164,692 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 152,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 148,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,644 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Numerous points on underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 145,644 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Numerous points on underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,047 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 123,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,518 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,518 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 112,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 100,746 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 100,746 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,578 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,241 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre defective

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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Y173 SFP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y173 SFP, 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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Y173 SFP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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