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Y747 WBD

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,217 mi
Last recorded118,217 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 WBD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 113,016 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 99,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 93,403 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,333 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,333 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,279 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 68,732 miles

chassis has surface rust all over

Fail 7 Dec 2013 68,732 miles

chassis has surface rust all over

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,961 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,961 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,898 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusting.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,867 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,240 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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Y747 WBD is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y747 WBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y747 WBD registered?

Y747 WBD is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y747 WBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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