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Y653 MUA

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 127,127 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 127,123 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front floors at mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,998 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,998 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,789 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 126,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exaust centre bracket loose

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exaust centre bracket loose

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,838 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 123,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,162 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 122,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,712 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 119,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,616 miles

middel clamp broke

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 112,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,183 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,700 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 66,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,408 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 MUA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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