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Y805 EAB

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

170,044 mi
Last recorded170,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 EAB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 170,044 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all 4 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis repaired both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2024 163,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 163,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 163,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

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

both sides rear chassis rail corroded and cross member too

both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front to back fuel pipe slightly corroded

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 153,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 143,841 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 143,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 130,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,182 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,363 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 121,363 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 121,344 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated major corrosion within 30cms of mount to chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes begining to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

underside body begining to detyeriortate may req attention before next test

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 116,381 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

silencer mounting broken

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 116,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

silencer mounting broken

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking and fluid low

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,200 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking and fluid low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear exhaust strap rotted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2014 110,468 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear exhaust strap rotted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,818 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,473 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y805 EAB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 Y805 EAB, 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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Y805 EAB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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