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Y201 NFJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,480 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear when the wheel is rotated it has a slight brake bind

most parts on the underside have bean covered in old oil

Pass 8 Jul 2024 125,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,909 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,635 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,049 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 57,166 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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Y201 NFJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y201 NFJ, 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 Y201 NFJ registered?

Y201 NFJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y201 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 NFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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