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Y518 ECE

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

189,350 mi
Last recorded189,350 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 ECE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 189,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 187,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 186,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 184,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 182,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 179,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 177,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 174,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 174,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 173,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 167,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 164,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 162,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 158,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 154,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 149,979 miles

front offside brake disc in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 139,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 125,731 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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Y518 ECE is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y518 ECE, 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 Y518 ECE registered?

Y518 ECE is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y518 ECE safe to buy?

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