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Y523 NFB

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 NFB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 144,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 144,410 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions tester fault. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested [Both light in a defective condition] (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective [Sharp edges] (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Nearside rear front of leaf spring mounting area on chassis leg] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective [Sharp edges] (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective [Silencer mounting defective] (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Outer pipe on compensator valve to transaxle] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2.4mm tread depth] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,750 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Outlet pipe on compensator valve to transaxle] (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Front suspension mounting area on chassis leg] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2mm tread depth in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 1.6mm tread depth in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 128,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Outlet pipe on compensator valve to transaxle] (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Front suspension mounting area on chassis leg] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2mm tread depth in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 1.6mm tread depth in places] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,802 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 112,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,393 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler has oil covered all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,384 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler has oil covered all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification stabilizer link is broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section excessively rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on the rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 105,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 102,581 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 100,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside centre to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 99,080 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/lower arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 96,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 96,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 92,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damage to n/s door

o/s/f tyre pershing

n/s/f tyre pershing badly

Pass 10 May 2012 85,227 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 May 2011 82,371 miles

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

both near side and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 68,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 68,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 61,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,329 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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Y523 NFB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y523 NFB, 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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Y523 NFB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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