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Y78 YOA

2001 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,012 mi
Last recorded245,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 YOA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 245,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 238,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 229,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 221,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately split pin (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 211,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 199,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 186,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 186,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 175,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 161,306 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 128,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,228 miles

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

body mount rubbers perishing

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

corrosion within 30cm all body mount areas

n/s/f and o/s/f floor panels corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 116,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

body mount rubbers perishing

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,729 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 115,716 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,510 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 114,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,274 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 111,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,615 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 100,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 97,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 89,621 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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Y78 YOA is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y78 YOA, 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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Y78 YOA is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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