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Y789 MHJ

2001 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,105 mi
Last recorded91,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,105 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box seal leaking , resevior level low (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Front grill insecure

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

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

offside & nearside front tie rod front bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,938 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,733 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Jan 2024 80,733 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached "D" bush bracket bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,253 miles

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

middle exhaust mount just to standard

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,342 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner faces but not affecting brake performance

o/s/f mirror glass only fixed temporarily but offering adequate rear vision

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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Y789 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y789 MHJ, 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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Y789 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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