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Y653 EBA

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 EBA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 148,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 22 May 2024 146,594 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 146,594 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,599 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,245 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 136,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,542 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking/perishing - recommend replacement

Spare tyre defective ()

Temporary coloured tape repair effected to offside rear position & stop lamp lens

Fail 8 Jan 2018 130,542 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both rear brakes (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking/perishing - recommend replacement

Spare tyre defective ()

Temporary coloured tape repair effected to offside rear position & stop lamp lens

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,753 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 has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Temporary repair effected to offside rear lamp cluster using coloured tape

Fail 4 Jan 2017 123,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

Oil leak ()

Temporary repair effected to offside rear lamp cluster using coloured tape

Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,619 miles

Slight play in all steering track rod end & drag link ball joints

Temporary repair made to offside rear lamp lens

Fail 23 Dec 2015 114,619 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Slight play in all steering track rod end & drag link ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,917 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 94,781 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 84,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 84,312 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,155 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,155 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,025 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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Y653 EBA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y653 EBA, 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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Y653 EBA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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