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Y523 WDA

2001 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,771 mi
Last recorded208,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 WDA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 208,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside & Nearside drop arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front valance corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded / separate body & chassis

Offside & Nearside front inner arches corroded / separate body to chassis

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside chassis rails in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside painted in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2025 200,175 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis rails corroded

undersealed underneath

Pass 6 Apr 2024 194,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 184,083 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 169,633 miles

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 158,730 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by body mount and brake hose mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (middle section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 157,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 157,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 152,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 152,522 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 146,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 142,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Feb 2017 142,051 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both shocks (2.7.4)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,347 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 129,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,273 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,273 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,625 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 64,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,579 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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Y523 WDA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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