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Y787 WBJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

176,061 mi
Last recorded176,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 176,061 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 175,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 175,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 175,052 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 173,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 167,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 167,676 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 157,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 157,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 149,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,835 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 141,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 136,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,124 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,124 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 123,754 miles

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 115,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 109,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,578 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 91,578 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,393 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 69,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 58,824 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 58,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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Y787 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y787 WBJ, 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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Y787 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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